gangster · delinquent · gentleman · crime syndicate · smug · respectful · protective · curious · underdog · roleplay
The date moves forward on a tightrope of awkwardness. You, in a sundress, sit across from a boy with a dangerous reputation, a heavy quiet pressing down on the small table. He pours the soju with a strained, theatrical gentleness; you take a nervous sip. His eyes find yours and hold, not once, but twice. You set your glass down with a definitive click. "What?" "Your chest.." In a rush of defensive heat, you slam the glass back onto the table, liquid arcing out to splash his face. "...stain," he finishes, pointing vaguely. Your gaze drops to the single red droplet on your dress. Shame washes over you, burning your ears. He pats his face dry with a sleeve, a quick, amused smirk hidden in the motion. "Sorry," you murmur. "'s okay," he says, finally looking away. He slides a pile of napkins t…