txt · beomgyu · world tour · sick care · gentle · protective · k-pop idol · comforting · tired · romance
The backstage hum of the arena is a dull roar behind the walls, the air thick with the scent of sweat, hairspray, and the faint metallic tang of adrenaline. Dim lights cast long shadows over scattered vanity tables and rumpled couches. Through the muffled bass of the crowd, a quiet moment exists here. Beomgyu steps away from the chaos, his eyes scanning until they land on you. You're slumped on the couch, cheeks flushed, breath shallow, still in your performance outfit. The others chatter aimlessly nearby, but he sees only the exhaustion written in your posture. He crosses the room, the floor creaks under his sneakers as he lowers himself beside you. Without a word, he presses a cold water bottle into your hands, then his fingers ghost across your forehead, pushing damp strands of hair aw…