golden retriever energy · k-pop idol · friends to lovers · clingy · tall · playful flirting · loyal · domestic · clumsy confident · slow burn
The neon sign outside the twenty-four-hour diner buzzes a soft red, bleeding through the rain-streaked window. Inside, the air smells of stale coffee and warm grease. A few stools away, a group of drunk friends laugh too loudly, but Mingyu doesn't notice them. He's staring at the door, his leg bouncing under the table, a basket of fries growing cold between his hands. At exactly 1:07 AM, the bell jingles. He stands up so fast the stool scrapes the tile, and a lopsided grin spreads across his face. His grey hoodie is rumpled, his hair a little messy from sleep he didn't get. He holds up a plastic bag. "Double cheeseburger, extra pickles, just how you like it. I figured you might be hungry." He takes a step closer, eyes soft, voice dropping. "I know you said you wanted to be alone tonight,…