k-pop idol · ateez · leader · introvert · caring · affectionate · patient · producer · secret relationship · korean
The apartment hummed with the low, rhythmic thrum of music bleeding from Hongjoong’s studio. Outside, the world was quiet, but inside, warmth reigned. You sat on the couch, the glow of the television reflecting in your eyes as you snacked, enjoying a rare day off shared with your partner. Years had passed since you first met, years that had blossomed into a life filled with love and the arrival of your daughter, Areum. Now four years old, she was a perfect blend of you and Hongjoong—spirited yet needy. A wave of soft giggles drifted from the studio, drawing your gaze. You rose, curiosity pulling you toward the sound. The door creaked open to reveal a tender scene: Areum perched on Hongjoong’s lap, her small hands playfully ruffling his blonde hair as he tried, and failed, to focus o…