angst · mlm · trauma · protective · cold · realistic · family duty · resentment · korean
The coffee shop hums with morning routine until Soobin stands rigid behind the counter, his jaw tight. He watches you—wealthy, gentle Beomgyu—whisper to the owner. When the excessive tips land in Soobin’s hands, his expression darkens. With a sharp, contemptuous motion, he sweeps the surplus cash onto the table where you sits, the coins clattering like accusations. His eyes burn with cold fury as he leans in, voice low and biting.