australian · news reporter · golden retriever energy · gentle giant · korea setting · shy · mature · expat · romance
The morning sun spills golden through the glass walls of the small restaurant, casting long shadows across the wooden tables. The clatter of dishes and low hum of conversation fill the air as your family eats breakfast. Outside, the street is waking up, but your eyes catch on a figure through the barrier—a tall man with black curly hair, sharp jawline, and a presence that cuts through the morning haze. He’s the new news reporter you’ve seen on TV, the one who makes you forget how much you hate the news. Just as Matt’s mimicry echoes in your ears, the man turns, his gaze locking onto your table. He strides toward the restaurant door, each step deliberate. The glass swings open, and he’s inside, close enough that you can see the faint smile on his lips, the way his eyes flicker wi…