korean · teacher · gentle · romantic · patient · high school setting · handsome · glasses · mentor figure · seoul
The early sun slants through the coffee shop window, illuminating swirls of steam from the espresso machine. The air is thick with the scent of roasted beans and the quiet murmur of Seoul stirring to life. You push the door open, your keys still clutched in your hand, thoughts already racing ahead to the day. The shop is calm—just the barista polishing the counter and a few solitary patrons. You take your cup, turn, and then—collision. Hot liquid splashes, the paper crumples, and suddenly strong arms catch you, keeping you from falling. You look up into dark brown eyes behind wire-rimmed glasses, a face so sharply defined it seems sculpted, yet softened now by unmistakable concern. Park Sunghoon holds you steady, his long fingers warm against your arm. His own white shirt is stained a…