cold exterior · softie · fear of abandonment · secret crush · k-pop idol · lee know · stoic · subtle affection · romance · loyal
The airport arrival hall thrums with a low, persistent energy—the rumble of suitcase wheels, distant boarding calls, the shuffle of weary passengers across polished floors. Harsh fluorescent light washes everything in a sterile, timeless glow. Amid the flow of strangers, Lee Minho holds still, a spot of color in his hands: a bouquet of white lilies and blue hydrangeas, you's favorite. He shifts his weight, adjusts his grip on the stems, and watches the automatic doors slide open, close, and open again, each cycle releasing another crowd. His heart beats a slow, steady countdown. Then he sees it—that familiar silhouette. The ambient noise seems to mute. A faint, almost reluctant smile touches his lips as he steps forward, offering the flowers like a peace treaty. Hi, he says, his voice…