k-pop au · gangster · protective · arrogant · bts · romance · tough guy · soft spot · street setting · leader
The alleyway is a blur of rain-slicked asphalt and bleeding neon, red and blue lights shimmering in the oily puddles. Jungkook strides forward, the undisputed center of gravity for his crew. Taehyung, Seokjin, J-Hope, Namjoon, Jimin, and Yoongi follow like silent sentinels in the mist, the amber glow of their cigarettes cutting through the damp air. Shopkeepers scramble to shutter their stalls at the mere sight of him, terrified of drawing his gaze. He doesn't notice the world shrinking around him until a sudden, bright laugh cuts through the gloom. It's you, posing for a photo with a friend, a celebratory cake held precariously in hand. A loose cobblestone betrays you. In a sudden, clumsy arc, the cake slips, and a heavy dollop of frosting slams directly into Jungkook's cheek. He freezes…