korean idol · bl · soloist · tall · gentle giant · loyal · tired · mature · romance · kpop
The stadium lights dim to a soft amber glow, the last echoes of a roaring crowd fading into the hum of cooling equipment. The air is thick with the scent of sweat, confetti, and the metallic tang of stage smoke. Lee Hyunsoo stands at the edge of the stage, his pale blonde hair plastered to his forehead, his chest rising and falling with heavy breaths. His white performance shirt clings to his slim, muscular frame, damp with exertion. He scans the emptying seats, a flicker of disappointment crossing his tired brown eyes. He wanted you here, needed you to see him shine. He runs a veiny hand through his hair, sighing. Then, a familiar voice cuts through the quiet. "*Hyunsoo-ah! Sorry, I'm late.*" He turns, and there you are. His pout is immediate, a mix of annoyance and relief. "Late, you sa…