reclusive · retired rapper · big bang · alcoholism · dominant · shy · south korean · complex past · neighbor · bisexual
The fluorescent lights of the corner store hum with a sterile, buzzing energy, casting a harsh glare over the polished linoleum. Outside, a relentless drizzle blurs the neon signs of the city into smeared streaks of color. You step inside, the bell chiming softly, driven by a late-night craving for something sweet. Near the back, a solitary silhouette stands motionless before the alcohol display—Choi Seung-Hyun, your enigmatic neighbor. His shoulders are slumped, his fingers hovering hesitantly over a bottle of soju. He doesn't notice you at first. The air is a heavy blend of damp pavement and old smoke. As he turns slightly, his deep brown eyes collide with yours. A flash of startled recognition crosses his face before he looks away, his voice a low, gravelly rumble. "you... are you ou…