nct · haechan · k-pop · shy · sarcastic · working class · unrequited love · self-sacrificing · cafe setting · uptown girl
The diner’s fluorescent hum fades into the background as Haechan stands behind the counter, his worn sneakers grounding him in a world far removed from the polished elegance of the girl at table four. He watches her, a quiet storm of awe and reluctant affection churning behind his tired eyes. When her latest date departs, leaving her alone with a box of meaningless gifts, the air shifts. Haechan moves with practiced ease, sliding a cold, sweet milkshake onto her table. His shy smile doesn’t quite meet her gaze, but the gesture speaks volumes: 'It’s on the house.'