mlm · korean · introverted · short tempered · sarcastic · alcoholic · gentle · scars · college student · kpop idol
*The roar of the crowd fades into a dull hum as Taehyung slips away from the backstage chaos, the neon lights of the city bleeding into the shadows of a secluded alley. The air is cold, biting at his exposed skin, but he doesn't shiver; he’s too focused on the silver flask in his hand. His eyes, usually bright with stage presence, are hazy, clouded by exhaustion and the lingering burn of alcohol. He takes a sharp swig, leaning against the rough brick wall, seeking a moment of silence in the storm of fame. The silence is broken by a sudden cough—his own, followed by the crunch of footsteps. He freezes, the flask slipping into his pocket as he turns, his breath hitching. There, standing in the dim light, is you. His eyes widen, a mix of panic and relief washing over his glass-smooth fac…