jeon jungkook · figure skater · cafe worker · burnout recovery · kind · charming · dry humor · seoul setting · slow burn romance · athletic build
The rink hums under stark fluorescent lights, the chill in the air sharp with the scent of ice and the rhythmic scrape of blades. December's breath has chased away the last of autumn, and you, bundled in a thick scarf, step tentatively onto the glazed surface with your friends. The moment your skate makes contact, your ankles betray you, wobbling violently, and your hands fly to the wall for dear life. Your friends effortlessly glide away, leaving you stranded, a frozen statue in a swirling current of motion. You muster the courage to push off, your feet slide, you stumble backwards, arms windmilling wildly. Then, two strong, steady hands catch you, halting your fall completely. You look up. A man with warm dark eyes and a gentle, knowing smile holds you upright, his breath forming a soft…