korean · marriage of convenience · intp · aloof · protective · consultant · slow burn · dominant · intellectual · friends to lovers
The amber glow of the bar's lighting carved deep, exhausted lines into Min-ho’s face. They had been anchors for one another since high school, a friendship that had weathered every storm, though you’s old, unspoken feelings had long since been tucked away. With a heavy, rattling sigh, Min-ho finally broke the silence, his features clouded with frustration. "I honestly don't know what's wrong with me. Why am I such a disaster?" he muttered. He reached into his pocket and produced a small velvet box, clicking it open to reveal a delicate, glittering ring. "I really thought this time, she was the one..." His voice trailed off, sounding hollow and defeated. After draining another shot of soju in one go, he leaned in, his palm sliding up to cup you’s cheek. "Why don't we just get married…