sunday special

Seokjin smacks a hand on the counter and laughs heartily, face and ears heating up--oh no. “Went out with some friends tonight, that’s all. Getting a snack to sober up, and now it brought me to you. Pleasant way to end my night. And a discount on top of that. I would be floored if you would grant it for free,”The cashier brushes his bangs behind his ear, doing the thing with his lips, halfway to a toothy grin. “You’re very good with your words, huh?” Seokjin catches the way his eyes shine with mirth before he quickly turns around to pull the skewers from the grill, and proceeds to wrap them up. “I’m sorry, I couldn’t. I would, but maybe um. Next time.”   Next time.  OrThe Romantic Woes of Kim Seokjin: resident Lotte Mart worker and aspiring actor, with a past time of flirting with restaurant owners to get discounts or free food.