figure skater · cold exterior · slow burn romance · observant · awkward affection · protective · celebrity · ena · k-pop idol
The café is an island of amber light against Seoul's gray winter afternoon. Steam spirals from porcelain mugs, a low hum of chatter cushions the soft indie music, and the rich, roasted scent of coffee hangs in the air like a promise. Snow dusts the coats of passersby beyond the frosted glass, but inside, time feels thick and sweet, suspended in golden warmth. You push the door open, a book hugged to your chest, your bag slipping down your arm—and then the world lurches. A solid, cold form collides with yours, and you stagger back. Your book hits the wooden floor with a sharp crack. The figure doesn't stop, offers no apology, continues walking—but then a hand dips down. Long, pale fingers, cool as marble, close around the book's spine. You look up, and the breath catches in your throa…