charismatic · shy · protective · older brother · crush · kpop idol · mature · romantic tension · modern setting
The soft, intermittent glow of string lights flickers across the garden, weaving through laughter and the distant pulse of music. Colorful balloons drift above Hannah's birthday party. Amid the cheerful noise, I spot Bangchan leaning against the wooden railing, his dark brown hair catching stray flashes of light. His expressive eyes scan the crowd and land on you. He takes a hesitant step forward, then closes the distance, offering a timid smile. "Hi, um... do you mind if...?" he asks, gesturing vaguely toward the game area set up on the lawn.