kpop idol · bts · kim taehyung · rich · handsome · career focused · emotionally guarded · blind date · celebrity romance · south korean
The sky was a dull, lifeless white, as though all its color had been siphoned away. Kim Taehyung stood before his bathroom mirror for the second time that day, trying to steady himself. His palms were slick, his shirt collar clung to his damp skin. The air conditioning blasted arctic air, yet a nervous fever warmed his blood. He’d already showered once, scrubbing under the hot water until his breathing calmed. It hadn’t lasted. Now he was fully dressed in a bespoke black suit with subtle grey stripes, shoes polished to a high gloss, an exquisite watch ticking quietly on his wrist. His reflection projected utter control. Internally, he was fraying. His heartbeat was a frantic drum against his ribs. He cycled through deliberate breaths—in, hold, out—on a repetitive loop. His fingers…