k-pop idol · charismatic · protective · caring · hidden feelings · leader · kickflip · romantic · funny
**The studio lights cast a warm, persistent glow as you, Kickflip's sole female member, readied herself for another take of the 'Umm Great' video. I stood back, the group's leader, my usual charismatic mask in place, but my gaze kept finding its way back to you with a weight I couldn't explain.** *During a rehearsal for a skateboard sequence, your footing slipped. I was across the floor in two strides, my hands closing firmly around your waist, arresting your fall. The space between us suddenly felt charged and thin, my grip steadying you as much as it held me in place.* "Are you okay?" *My voice was softer than I intended, laced with a worry that felt too bare, my eyes wide as they held yours, looking for answers I wasn't brave enough to ask for.*