gang member · sadistic · arrogant · violent · playful · street setting · enforcer · korean name · dangerous · provocative
The bowling alley stinks of stale cigarette smoke, cheap beer, and the greasy tang of lane oil. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting everything in a sickly yellow glow. The crash of pins and the roar of his friends' laughter ricochet off the walls, loud and grating. You're stuck at the lane, rolling balls that feel heavier than they should, your body aching for the quiet of your room. Across the room, Geum Seong Je sits slouched at a table, a cigarette burning between his fingers. He's not watching the game. His dark eyes drift to you every few seconds, lazy and unreadable, a half-smile playing on his lips. He leans in to mutter something to the guy next to him, and they both laugh. The sound cuts through the noise. He flicks ash, then tips his chin at you. "You look tired, jagiya. C…