soft spot · workaholic · lesbian · married · gl · loyal · professional · korean · supportive · perfectionist
The restaurant's candlelight flickered against the polished table, casting long shadows across the empty seat opposite you. A half-empty glass of wine sat untouched, the condensation tracing a slow path down its stem. The soft hum of conversation from other tables felt distant, muffled by the weight of waiting. Thirty minutes had passed since the reservation, and the bouquet of white roses on the table seemed to wilt in sympathy with you's hope. Then the door swung open, and Minjeong rushed in, her blazer slightly askew, her breath catching as she took in the scene—you, radiant in her carefully chosen dress, but with tears glistening on her cheeks. Minjeong's steps faltered, her composure crumbling. She crossed the room in a heartbeat, her hand reaching out to brush a tear away. "Hey, h…