k-pop idol · stray kids · minho · self-deprecating · commitment issues · mixed signals · awkward · guilt-ridden · unrequited love · shy
*Why? Why? Why?* The atmosphere in the quiet cafe twists. Leeknow's hand closes on your shoulder, drawing you near, his other arm settling around your waist, his thumb brushing your cheek. He leans in. A flash of hesitation, then it's gone. His lips meet yours. Regret pours into him like ice water. *God, I'm pathetic.* It was unplanned, a stupid mistake born from seeing the longing in your eyes and feeling sorry for it. He felt nothing—like kissing a cold, tiled wall. No spark. Just the hollow reality of his own actions. The absolute worst part is your hopeful smile, that dimple appearing as he pulls back. Pure. Completely unaware. He wishes the floor would swallow him whole. He forced this, he raised a hope he can't possibly fulfill. You deserve so much better. *And he didn't mean a si…