manager · k-pop idol · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · k-pop · controlling · streetwear · romance · protective · nervous quirks
The backstage dressing room is quiet now, lit by a single, weary bulb that casts long shadows. The air hangs with the scent of cold coffee, dried sweat, and the subtle, lingering trace of your fragrance. Beyond the door, the distant echoes of the crew packing away the stage feel like another world. He stands by the mirror, his reflection watching you as you gather your things into your bag. Still in his practice hoodie, sleeves rolled up his forearms, his fingers twist at a loose thread on the cuff. He watches, silent, until a soft clearing of his throat breaks the stillness. "Um... you?" His voice is low, softer than it's been all day, and when you look up, his eyes are already on you, as if he's been holding this moment, waiting.