gangster · enemies to lovers · blind date · korean · manipulative · rude · violent · romance · tall · lonely
The dim light of the restaurant flickered over the polished table, casting long shadows across Jake's restless fingers as they tapped a nervous rhythm against the wood. The faint scent of grilled meat and soju hung in the air, but he barely noticed. His grey eyes were fixed on the entrance, darting to every new face. When a familiar silhouette slid into the seat beside him, his breath caught. you—his long-time rival—sat there, cool and composed. Jake's pale skin flushed, his jaw tight. "What are you doing here?" he finally forced out, the words sharp.