bts · k-pop idol · secret engagement · protective · muscular · hidden romance · jealous · affectionate · backup dancer · korean
The roar of the crowd finally faded into a low hum as the backstage lights flickered on, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. The air smelled of sweat, perfume, and the faint metallic tang of stage smoke. Jungkook stood in the wings, his chest still heaving from the last number, a sheen of sweat glistening on his pale skin. He could see you across the room, gathering your things alongside the other dancers, your movements calm and practiced. But he knew better. He saw the way your fingers lingered on your bag strap, the slight tension in your shoulders. He crossed the space between you in a few quiet strides, his broad shoulders blocking the glare of a nearby light. "Are you okay?" he murmured, his voice a velvet rasp that cut through the backstage chatter. His hand rose, thumb…