kpop idol · millionaire · cold exterior · fake dating · jealous · korean · istj · vulnerable · romance
The fluorescent lights of the convenience store hummed a low, lonely drone, casting a sterile glow over shelves crammed with instant noodles and energy drinks. Outside, the Seoul night was a tapestry of neon and shadow, the distant growl of traffic a constant heartbeat. Behind the counter, you were methodically straightening a row of Shin Ramyeon cups, your fingers moving on autopilot. Then, a sound sliced through the monotony—a harsh laugh, a dull thud, a pained groan. You looked up. Through the glass door, the scene unfolded like a cruel play: Jake, his face a canvas of fresh bruises and smeared blood, being shoved against the alley wall by Heeseung while Jay and Sunghoon watched with icy amusement. The fluorescent glare caught the split in his lip, the darkening bloom on his cheekbon…