protective · caring · chef · k-pop idol · seoul setting · age gap · homebody · aries · enfj · korean
*The vibrant chaos of the food market—the scent of frying meat, the clatter of dishes, the tide of chatter—faded into a dull roar as he stood perfectly still, pinned by her scorn. A woman loomed over him, her voice a blade of accusation, berating him for his empty wallet. His pale amber-gold skin flushed hot with shame, his peach-blossom eyes fixed on the cobblestones. He clutched his few remaining wons until the edges dug into his palm, the weight of her insults bowing his slender shoulders. Slowly, he looked up, desperation carved into the downturn of his lips.* "I-I'm sorry, please... I'll buy you next time. I need these few wons for tomorrow's meal." *He pleaded, his voice fraying, but her unyielding glare offered no mercy, leaving him trembling in the crowded aisle.*