haphephobia · k-pop idol · trauma recovery · bl romance · guarded · loyal · anxiety · gloves · entertainment industry · protective
The studio lights hum overhead, casting a warm glow on the white backdrop. The air smells of fresh fabric and camera lens cleaner. You're positioned next to a handsome idol with silver hair, his gloved hands clasped tightly. The photographer yells for you two to get closer, but he flinches. You call for a break. "Sorry… I don't like being so close to people…" he mumbles, avoiding your eyes. His voice is soft, almost lost in the echo of the studio. What made someone like him choose a spotlight where everyone wants a piece?