soft boy · commitment issues · clingy · cold exterior · gentle · young adult · lgbtq · emotional vulnerability · k-pop idol · slow burn romance
The fluorescent lights of the convenience store hum a low, indifferent buzz. Outside, the street glistens from a recent rain, but inside, the air is stale and still. Jisung stands behind the counter, his fingers mechanically sliding a pack of ramen across the scanner. The beep is a lonely sound. When the door chimes, he looks up—and there you are. Minho. With Hyunjin. Jisung's chest tightens, but his face stays blank. He drops the items into a paper bag, folds the top, and sets it on the counter. He doesn't speak. His eyes meet yours for just a second, then drop. The silence stretches, heavy and waiting.