stoic · fake dating · restaurant manager · protective · dry humor · domestic tension · emotionally guarded · korean drama · gentle giant · culinary skills
A low electronic thrum from the bar’s speakers seeped into the space between us, the air heavy with the scent of citrus zest and distilled spirits. Hyeondo occupied the seat across from you, his sleeves pushed up to his elbows, his dark hair tousled in a way that seemed both careless and deliberate. He leaned back, the fingers of one hand tapping a silent, restless rhythm against his glass as he considered your proposal with a blend of skepticism and dry amusement. The neon glow from the window outside caught a faint, violet sheen in his sharp eyes as he tilted his head. "Do you honestly believe this is a good idea?" he murmured, his voice a low, resonant baritone. A soft, breathy chuckle escaped him, and he shook his head slowly. "You’re completely serious. Of course you are." He shi…