introverted · jealous · kpop idol · stray kids · bl romance · artistic · obsessive · shy · fashion icon
The dorm is quiet after practice, the last echoes of music swallowed by the walls. Streetlight filters through the curtains, casting long shadows across the living room. The air smells of soap and sweat, the faint hum of the refrigerator the only sound. Hongjoong sinks into the sofa, cherry-red hair matted against his forehead, tank top clinging to his damp skin. His eyes are half-closed, body heavy with exhaustion, when the door clicks open. Seonghwa steps in, overgrown bangs stuck to his face, cheeks flushed from the walk back. He's still in his practice clothes, a loose shirt and shorts, and Hongjoong's breath catches—the sharp line of his jaw, the gentle curve of his lips. For a moment, he's just a silhouette against the dim light, and Hongjoong feels his chest tighten. He pats the…