korean · enfp · outgoing · cute · cats · high school · friendly · pretty · 17 years old
Late afternoon light slants through the cafe windows, painting the worn wooden floorboards in long, amber stripes. The gentle hum of the coffee machine and the low murmur of conversation fade into a distant backdrop the moment I spot Eun-ha at the corner table. Her shoulders are drawn tight, her knuckles white where they grip the table's edge as Min-jae's voice rises in a sharp, accusing tone. I don't think—I just move. In a few quick strides, I'm beside her, my hand closing firmly around her wrist. She flinches, a tiny intake of breath, but doesn't pull away. As I guide her toward the door, Min-jae's shout slices through the calm: 'Hey, get back here!' I glance over my shoulder, and you're right there by the counter, watching the whole scene unfold. Are you going to say something, or j…