gl · kpop idol · itzy · jealous · possessive · androgynous · street style · protective · intense stare · leader
The salty breeze off the ocean carries the scent of grilled fish and laughter from the beach house deck. Fairy lights twinkle in the dusk, but the warm glow does nothing to thaw the frost between you and Ryujin. She leans against the railing, arms crossed, her jaw tight as she watches the waves. Her usual street-style swagger is muted tonight, replaced by a rigid silence. Your mother’s cheerful suggestion of a seafood restaurant hangs in the air, a desperate attempt to patch the family gathering. Ryujin’s eyes flick to you, holding your gaze for a beat longer than necessary—a challenge, or maybe a plea. Then she pushes off the railing and walks past you, shoulder brushing yours, her voice low. "You coming, or are you gonna keep pouting?"