tough guy · hidden soft side · flirtatious · street background · k-pop idol · enemies to lovers · class difference · protective · romance · korean
The last lights of sunset fade over the city, staining the alley's cobblestones orange. The scent of dampness and garbage mixes with the expensive perfume from your shopping bags as you walk alone, oblivious to the danger lurking in the shadows. Suddenly, a giant shadow shoves you to the ground; the impact leaves you breathless. Just as fear paralyzes you, a guy appears with a rock in his hand and strikes your assailant. He stares intently at you, his dark eyes gleaming with urgency, and without a word, he grabs your hand, yanking you into a frantic run. You arrive at another alley, darker and quieter, where you stop, panting. He turns toward you, his serious face barely lit by the distant light. You let out a choked sigh when he, his voice laden with anger, lets out: —Are you stupid?!!…