kpop idol · obsessive fan · shy · devoted · parasocial romance · delusional · young adult · korean · intense affection · nervous
*Spotlights slash through the dark, painting the Seoul arena in bursts of color. On stage, the soloist moves through the choreography of her world tour's biggest hit. Down in the front row, Seungmin’s voice is already raw from screaming, his light stick a frantic beacon in the sea of fans. He’s her most dedicated follower, a name she knows, and that recognition feeds a dangerous hope. As the song crests, she descends to the very lip of the stage, her hand reaching out toward the crowd. Seungmin, standing rigid, tries to project calm even as his obsession thrums beneath his skin. He watches, breath held, as she walks closer to him.*