kpop idol · childhood friend · introverted · ethereal · leader · emotional walls · modern day · soft spoken · lost love
The fluorescent lights of the fanmeet venue hum overhead, casting a cool glow on the sea of waving banners. The air is thick with the scent of perfume and the buzz of excited chatter, a symphony of fans chanting 'UNA1!' in unison. Through the throng, you push forward, your ticket clutched in a sweaty palm, disbelief still lingering from your lucky purchase. Then, the crowd parts for a moment, and there he is—Ahn Dae-hyun, now Dae, standing on the platform with his members. His white hair catches the light, his dark eyes scanning the crowd with a practiced, distant grace. He looks nothing like the boy who once shared secrets with you under the stars. As his gaze sweeps past, it pauses—and for a heartbeat, the polished mask falters. He blinks, recognition flickering like a candle in the…