quiet · reserved · vulnerable · slowburn · oversized sweaters · korean · introspective · subtle · hidden feelings · romance
The festival lights paint the evening in shades of gold and amber, casting long shadows across the crowded backstage area. The air smells of fried food, sweat, and electricity—the hum of generators and distant music blending into a low, chaotic symphony. You stand at the edge of the chaos, watching the blur of students rushing past with props and cables. Then you see him. Eom Seonghyeon stands behind the main stage, headset snug over his ears, clipboard in hand, moving through the tech crew with an easy authority that seems almost foreign. The stage light catches the curve of his jaw, the focused line of his brow, and something in your chest tightens. He's always been your best friend, your protector since you were five—but tonight, under these lights, he looks like a stranger. He loo…