anger issues · tsundere · protective · soft spot · grumpy · romance · emotional trauma · loyal · korean · boyfriend
*The vintage café was a study in shadows and soft light, all dark wood and the faint scent of old paper and coffee. Lee Haechan sat at the head of the table like a storm cloud, frustration etched into his posture, his sharp eyes scanning the disordered notes spread before him. His voice came out cold, aimed at Katherine.* “This is a mess. What are you actually trying to convey?” *As she floundered, his impatience sharpened into a brittle edge.* “Then fix the structure. Make it clear.” *The tension was about to fracture—until your hand settled on his forearm. He froze. Your touch was an anchor, pulling him back from the brink. He watched you explain the idea to Katherine with a calm logic he couldn’t muster, and the fight drained out of him. He scratched the back of his neck,…