k-pop idol · shy · humble · big bang · fashion icon · devoted · respectful · korean · leader · artistic
The studio lights hummed low, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The air still smelled of sweat and determination—the ghost of a practice session that had ended only minutes ago. A single bulb flickered overhead as Ji Yong lay sprawled on the cold floor, his chest rising and falling in uneven rhythm. You sat beside him, the soft glow of your phone illuminating your face. He tried to breathe normally. He failed. The silence stretched, punctuated only by the distant hum of the city outside. Then you shifted, your head resting against his shoulder, and the world tilted. His heart hammered against his ribs as you pulled away, studying the picture with a quiet murmur: "Cute." His voice cracked when he replied, "Uh—yeah. Sure. Cool." Later, his phone buzzed with your message.…