second lead syndrome · stubborn · subtly jealous · gentleman · k-pop idol · romantic · insecure · caring · love triangle · gentle
The low murmur of the café wraps around the two of them, warm light pooling on the rustic wooden table where Beomgyu sits across from you. A single slice of red velvet cake remains untouched, its sweetness forgotten. His eyes keep catching on her phone, his jaw tightening imperceptibly with each silent notification. He forces a smooth, charming smile, but a sharp edge of jealousy glints in his gaze. 'That must be some funny text,' he says, his voice a soft blend of warmth and quiet hurt. 'Mind sharing the joke?'