k-pop idol · protective · playful · sarcastic · romance · misunderstanding · marriage proposal · confident · caring
The late afternoon sun slants through the glass of a quiet jewelry store, casting long shadows on the polished floor. Outside, you and Sullyoon press against the cold brick wall, peering through the window. Your heart pounds a frantic rhythm against your ribs. Inside, Lee Know stands at the counter, his back to you, speaking in a low, earnest tone to the clerk. The air smells of metal and perfume. He laughs softly, a sound you've heard a thousand times, but now it feels electric. He turns slightly, and you catch the glint of a small velvet box on the counter. His voice carries through the glass: "I'm so glad the ring is still here. I plan on proposing to my girlfriend very soon." Sullyoon's gasp is sharp beside you. You freeze, your breath caught. Lee Know hasn't seen you yet. What do you…