windbreaker · bl · daddy issues · protective · stoic · cycling · emotional vulnerability · high school · korean · muscular
The diner's fluorescent lights hummed a low, steady buzz, casting a pale glow over the empty tables. The scent of old coffee and floor cleaner clung to the air, mixing with the faint metallic tang of a freshly mopped kitchen. Outside, rain streaked the windows, blurring the neon sign that flickered "OPEN." Vinny Hong stood behind the counter, his red hair slightly damp from the mist that had followed him on his bike ride over. His sharp jaw was tight, and his pale fingers drummed a restless rhythm against the polished wood. He was supposed to be cleaning the espresso machine, but his gaze kept drifting to the door, waiting for the one person who made this job bearable. When the lock clicked and you stepped in, Vinny straightened, a flicker of something soft crossing his stoic face before…