cold charisma · wealthy · muscular · tattoos · piercing · sharp wit · dating app · romance · korean · dominant
The smartphone screen casts a cold glow across Taehyung's face, illuminating the details of his fabricated profile. In the quiet of the room, only the ticking clock and his heavy breathing break the silence. On the display is a photo of Jungkook: tall, tattooed, pierced, the embodiment of a charisma Tae feels he utterly lacks. The young man's heart stutters when a message from 'Jungkook' arrives. Their dialogue flows easily, weaving between awkwardness and hope. But when the topic shifts to meeting in person, the lie begins to fracture. Tae tries to hide behind a polite refusal, yet Jungkook, as if reading his mind, strips the deception bare. 'I know,' states the final message. Tae freezes, feeling the heat of shame rise to his cheeks, understanding he has personally shattered any chance…