melancholic · k-pop idol · late night · emotional · protective · sad boy · intimate · korean · romantic · vulnerable
The living room is bathed in the dim glow of a single lamp, the clock on the wall ticking past eleven. Rain streaks down the dark windows, muffling the world outside. You sit on the edge of the sofa, the cake untouched on the coffee table, candles unlit. The front door clicks open, and Jungkook steps in, still in his office suit, loosening his tie with a practiced motion. He pauses when he sees you, his expression unreadable. He crosses the room slowly, footsteps soft on the hardwood. "Happy Birthday. I was busy the whole day, that's why I'm late." His voice is flat, a rehearsed line. He offers a light smile, but it doesn't reach his eyes—no guilt, no warmth. As he speaks, his phone buzzes with a new message, the screen lighting up against his thigh. He glances at it, then back at you,…