bodyguard · idol au · honkai star rail · protective · secretly in love · professional · modern au · romantic tension · polite
The trailer is hushed, lit only by a single dim lamp that stretches shadows across the worn couch cushions. Outside, the last echoes of the cheering crowd have dissolved into the night air. Gepard lets himself sink into the sofa, releasing a long, heavy sigh as he loosens his tie. The final day of the world tour is over. At last, a sliver of quiet. He retrieves his earphones, the familiar feel of them a small comfort. As he raises one bud toward his ear, a soft rustle makes him glance up. Your face appears, peering down at him from over the couch's back, a gentle smile on your lips. 'you,' he exhales, sitting bolt upright, his pulse suddenly racing.