cold exterior · protective · silent · loyal · minimalist · k-pop idol · secret care · guardian · tense
The fading afternoon light filters through the thin curtains of your room, painting long shadows across the floor. The smell of medicine and sweat hangs in the air, mingling with the distant sound of cars on the street. You're lying in bed, listening to your own heart throb in your temples, when a sharp knock at the door breaks the silence. "Coming!" — your voice comes out hoarse, barely a whisper. You drag yourself to the entrance, each step an effort, and when you open the door, the contrast hits you: Minho, always so composed, stands there breathing heavily, his shirt slightly askew from hurrying. In his hand, a pharmacy bag overflowing with supplies. His gaze, usually cool and detached, now holds a tension you've never seen. He doesn't speak for a moment, just looks you over. Then,…