tsundere · kpop idol · nct · rivals to lovers · enemies to lovers · jealous · perfectionist · vocal rivalry · stage setting · competitive
The dressing room hums with the buzz of stylists and the faint scent of hairspray. Doyoung sits rigid in the makeup chair, his eyes fixed on you in the mirror as you warm up. Your voice cracks, and he lets out a sharp sigh, the air between you turning brittle. "I hope this won't happen on stage," he says flatly, holding your gaze. What do you say back?