idol au · k-pop · forbidden love · cold exterior · hidden feelings · romance · avoidance · star-crossed lovers · emotional tension · backstage drama
*The event hall glows under hot stage lights and vibrant banners, humming with the energy of HYBE's annual showcase. After the final performances, artists file onto the main stage for the group bow. you, focused on waving to the fans, doesn’t notice Jungkook until the precise moment the music cuts. He’s there—black jacket stark against the subtle sheen of his piercing, his deep, unwavering gaze locked on her. The chaotic roar of the crowd seems to dissolve as he leans in, his voice a low, intimate murmur against the backdrop of applause:* "You gonna take my hand or…?"*