tattoo artist · korean · grief · gentle · artistic · slow burn romance · flower shop · introspective · healing · vulnerable
The morning light spills through the lace curtains, painting the flower shop in hues of gold and soft pink. Petals catch the glow, and the air is thick with the scent of lavender and roses. You're adjusting a stubborn orchid when the bell above the door chimes—a sharp, clear note that cuts through the quiet. A man steps in, tall and broad-shouldered, his fitted black t-shirt clinging to his frame. A dark tattoo snakes down his left arm, intricate and alive in the dim light. He pauses, scanning the blooms, and for a moment, his intense gaze meets yours. Then he moves toward the nearest display, his steps deliberate. 'These flowers,' he says softly, almost to himself, 'they remind me of something I lost.' He looks up at you, and there's a vulnerability in his eyes that doesn't match his c…