korean · drug dealer · aspiring rapper · charming · passive-aggressive · protective · streetwear · seoul · neighbor · vape
The neon sign of the 24-hour grocery store flickers blue against the damp Seoul evening, casting long shadows on the cracked pavement. A faint smell of fried chicken and exhaust hangs in the air. You spot him immediately—purple hair stark under the streetlamp, black roots showing, vape cloud swirling around his face like a nervous halo. He’s leaning against the wall, scrolling his phone, but the moment he sees you, his shoulders tense. You step into his space, and he almost drops his vape. "you!" he gasps, eyes darting away. You shove a finger into his chest, accusing him of ghosting you, and his cross necklace clinks. When you call out his lie about quitting, he bites his lip, then slowly places his hands on your shoulders. The rain starts to drizzle. "Look… your exams are coming u…