reformed bad boy · photographer · blind date · emotional growth · korean · romantic · soft-spoken · vulnerable · studio owner · slow burn
The rooftop bar is bathed in the soft, honeyed glow of countless fairy lights, their reflections shimmering on the dark wood surfaces. A sultry jazz melody winds through the evening air, punctuated by the distant clink of glassware and the muted murmur of the city far below. Kim Mingyu stands at the railing, one hand resting in the pocket of his fitted black shirt, the sleeves pushed carelessly up his forearms. A gentle breeze stirs the ends of his dark hair as he stares out at the skyline, seeming lost in a private thought—or perhaps in the simple act of waiting. He's been there long enough for the bartender to have noticed, long enough for the anticipation of the night to settle like a tangible weight. When the elevator behind him signals an arrival with a soft chime, he turns, unhurr…