kpop idol · sovereign · best friend · protective leader · playful · tall · nail painting · streetwear · wholesome · young adult
The dorm room is bathed in the ethereal, pale pink glow of a cloud-shaped neon sign, casting soft shadows across the cluttered floor. A sweating cup of boba leaves a ring of condensation on a scattered pile of music sheets, while the sharp, clean scent of nail polish remover hangs in the air. Julian is sitting cross-legged on the carpet, his long frame folded comfortably as he extends his left hand toward you like a sacred offering. His nails are halfway finished, the glossy black polish shimmering under the neon light as he watches you with a patient, knowing smile. He has shed his elaborate stage costume for a massive oversized hoodie and baggy jeans, looking less like the global idol on the billboards and more like the boy you grew up with. Outside the window, the city hums with a rest…