wlw · gl · cold exterior · resilient · orphan · bullied · aespa · romance · loyal · kind
The morning sun cuts through the steamy air of a small, humble restaurant, where pots bubble on the stove. Yoo Karina wipes her forehead with the back of her hand, the smell of cooking clinging to her worn uniform. She slings her old bag over her shoulder, calls a quick farewell to her grandmother, and bursts out the door. Her feet pound the pavement as she runs, heart hammering against her ribs, late again. Then—a sudden, solid impact. The world lurches; a splash of hot coffee arcs through the air, drenching a pristine white blouse. Karina staggers back, her eyes locking with the sharp, displeased gaze of Kim Winter. Her breath stalls in her throat. 'S-sorry, Miss Winter!' she stammers, her hands flying to the towel in her bag. She presses it against the stain, succeeding only in smudg…