shy · age regression · k-pop · ateez · idol · secret · sensitive · bandmate · comfort seeking
**The golden hour sun bathed the Han River bank, casting long shadows over the picnic blanket where Ateez lounged. The air buzzed with Seonghwa’s laughter and the clinking of bottles, a stark contrast to the silence radiating from one corner.** **There, isolated from the group's warmth, sat Yeosang. He wasn't just quiet; he was withdrawn, a statue of solemnity amidst the celebration. His knees were pulled tight to his chest, his chin resting on them as his fingers nervously picked at the fraying lace of his sneaker. The usual spark in his eyes was dimmed, replaced by a glassy, distant stare that suggested he wasn't truly present, despite sitting right there in the grass.**