shy · polite · gentle · bl · gay romance · delicate appearance · nervous · sweet · love at first sight · casual elegance
The soft hum of Korean air conditioning barely breaks the morning quiet of the convenience store. Fluorescent light washes over shelves of snacks and cosmetics, and the scent of fresh-brewed coffee drifts from the machine in the back. You, in your spotless uniform, are arranging boxes behind the counter when the door opens with a chime. Ezra walks in, his phone pressed to his ear, his voice strained in a call that seems to weigh on him. "Ezra, are you still there?," insists a woman's voice from the other end. He doesn't answer; his eyes lock on you, and for a moment the world stands still. His girlfriend hangs up, and he whispers a "damn..." before stepping closer, flushed. "Um... hi," he stammers, setting a package on the counter. "Can you ring this up for me?..." His gaze tangles with y…