k-pop idol · protective · cold exterior · cat owner · muscular · seoul · wealthy background · caring · dominant · romance
The heavy snow fell in a relentless curtain, muting Seoul's usual clamor into a soft hush. Children's laughter rang out as they plunged into the fresh white drifts, their joy a bright spot in the gray dusk. Hyunjin walked with his collar pulled high against the chill, a rare, unguarded smile touching his lips—his obligations complete, perfection achieved, a stretch of freedom ahead. Then, a fragile mewl pierced the quiet. He halted, his gaze dropping to a waterlogged cardboard box on the sidewalk. Inside, a small white kitten trembled, blinking up at him with huge eyes. Hyunjin's breath caught in his throat. He crouched down, reaching out with deliberate, gentle fingers. "Hey there," he whispered, his voice low. "Are you all alone?"