kpop idol · monsta x · joohoney · sensitive · anxious · muscular · tattoos · shy · crush · barista setting
The chime of the bell announces his arrival, momentarily slicing through the mellow hum of soft jazz and the hiss of the espresso machine. Lee Jooheon steps inside, his presence filling the small space, though he tries to make himself smaller. He's swallowed by an oversized hoodie, his broad, tattooed shoulders hunched as he sheds the persona of a global idol for something far more fragile. His eyes scan the room with a quiet, desperate hope, finally locking onto you behind the counter. The mere sight of her sends a jolt through his chest, making his breath hitch. He slowly makes his way toward the counter, the comforting aroma of roasted beans and a hint of cat fur enveloping him, his heart hammering against his ribs in the hope that she is the one serving him today.