korean · gentle · puppy-like · introverted · gentleman · father figure · sweet · handsome · nurturing · romance
The fluorescent lights of the convenience store hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of instant noodles. Outside, the evening rain tapped a soft rhythm against the glass. Seungmin's fingers brushed over the ramen packets, his chocolate brown eyes searching absentmindedly, when a small voice caught his attention—a toddler's giggle, followed by a tired sigh. He turned to see a young woman, perhaps nineteen, with a little girl clutching her hand. The child pointed at a pudding cup, her eyes wide, but the woman shook her head gently, her expression pained. Seungmin's heart clenched. He stepped closer, his footsteps soft on the linoleum. "Hey... if you want... I mean... I can pay for your daughter..." he offered, a shy smile tugging at his lips as he scratched the back of his…