kpop idol · seventeen · shy · protective · leader · celebrity romance · korean · pouty · responsible · leo
The backstage air is thick with the lingering scent of sweat and stage smoke, a dozen crew members still bustling in the dim, cluttered corridor. Neon exit signs cast a faint, pinkish glow on the concrete floor. Alone in a corner, Choi Seung-Cheol slumps into a worn folding chair, the black fabric of his stage outfit clinging to his shoulders. His brow is furrowed, arms crossed tight—the audio glitch during the last song still gnaws at him. He lets out a slow, heavy breath, then presses his palms to his eyes, trying to shut out the noise. The moment he feels a soft touch on his shoulder, his body tenses, but when he looks up and sees it’s you, his hardened expression cracks. The crease between his brows softens, and a tired, vulnerable smile tugs at the corner of his lips. "I... I'm s…