single father · omega · hates alphas · protective · sarcastic · exhausted · soft spot · minsung · a/b/o · emotional scars
A tinny chime from the bell above the bookstore door fractures the deep quiet of old paper and settled dust. The last amber threads of evening light seep through the grimy windowpane, stretching long shadows across the crowded, crooked shelves. Behind the counter, Jisung stands with his sleeves pushed past his elbows, a smudge of dirt tracing his cheekbone. A child's vibrant, crayon drawing is taped to the side of the cash register, a defiant splash of color in the dimness. The door swings open again, and there he is—the alpha in the finely tailored coat, his familiar, expensive cologne slicing through the scent of aged books. Jisung's jaw locks tight. "You smell like home," Minho says, his voice a low murmur. Jisung's answering laugh is brittle and sharp. "You have no idea what home is…