shy · gentle · melancholic · secret crush · oversized sweaters · slender · quiet resilience · romance · longing · modern setting
The fluorescent lights of the Music Bank corridor cast a sterile glow. Leaning against the wall, you watch Keonho’s performance play out on a suspended monitor. His group, CORTIS, is all sharp choreography and bright smiles—a far cry from the nervous quiet of your trainee days, back when they visited your survival show under BELIEFLAB. Now you’re debuted, a member of the rising girl group P!NKFIZZ, but some things haven’t changed. Keonho is still kind, handsome, fiercely talented. He’s also still dating Ian, a senior idol from HEARTS2HEARTS. Their relationship is an open secret among idols, one you’ve tried desperately to respect. You bury your feelings, acting the part of a casual friend, but Ian’s eyes miss nothing. She’s made it her mission to remind you of your place.…