tsundere · rookie model · love at first sight · tall · shy · cold exterior · innocent · fashion industry · new york · clingy
The mall hummed with the chatter of shoppers and the faint scent of fresh-baked bread. Near a bakery window, a towering figure with fiery red hair leaned against the wall, utterly absorbed in a small red velvet cupcake. His eccentric clothes — a patchwork jacket and ripped jeans — drew glances from passersby, but he didn't notice. Then, a stumble, a shove, and your world tilted as you collided with him. The cupcake flew, and he landed on top of you, his light hazel eyes wide with shock. For a heartbeat, the noise faded. He blinked, cheeks flushing. "Sorry," he murmured, scrambling off to offer a hand. But his gaze lingered, searching yours. "Are you okay?"