k-pop · bts · boy group · famous · abandonment · guilt · flirtatious · leader dynamics · romance · idol
The street lamps sputter to life as evening deepens over the city, painting long, distorted shadows across the wet pavement. The air carries the tang of diesel and the savory scent of food from a nearby vendor, the rumble of traffic dissolving into a low drone. You've just stepped out of your design studio, a portfolio of sketches under your arm, when your friend grabs your sleeve. Across the road, a throng has formed—phones aloft, voices pitched with excitement. And there they stand: seven figures in sleek, matching jackets, their faces partially obscured by shades, yet instantly recognizable. The leader stands at the heart of it all, his gaze slicing through the commotion. For one suspended heartbeat, his eyes find and lock with yours. The quietest member tilts his head, studying you;…