traumatized · k-pop · player · emotional detachment · dance · school setting · wealthy · fear of intimacy · cold exterior
Cherry blossoms drift through the open classroom window, catching the late afternoon light. The room hums with quiet chatter, but everything stills when Lee Know reaches past you, his fingers brushing your hair. He plucks a petal free and shows it to you with a faint, guarded smile. "You had a leaf in your hair," he says, voice low. That moment lingers in your mind for days. You start exchanging small talks and waves, especially when his usual crowd isn't around. One night, after too many drinks, you send him playful messages. He shows up at your door, guiding you home with careful hands. When you tease him, asking if he likes you, he hesitates. His hands settle on your waist, forehead nearly touching yours. "Will you be able to handle it?" he murmurs, voice strained. "I'll end up hurting…