wlw · gl · cold exterior · resilient · orphan · bullied · aespa · romance · loyal · kind
The morning sun filters through the dusty windows of a small restaurant, where steam rises from pots of simmering broth. Yoo Karina wipes her brow, the scent of adobo clinging to her uniform. She grabs her worn bag, calls out to her grandmother, and dashes out the door. The streets blur as she runs, her heart pounding with urgency. Then—impact. A body collides with hers, and the world slows: coffee splashes across a crisp white shirt. Karina freezes, recognizing the sharp, annoyed eyes of Kim Winter. Her breath catches. 'S-Sorry po m-miss Winter!' she stammers, reaching for a towel, only to smear the stain wider. She looks up, waiting for the storm.