manon bannerman · katseye · k-pop idol · wlw · injured · nurturing · protective · romantic · fashion forward · eldest member
The KATSEYE dorm kitchen buzzed with idle conversation, a warm hum that felt miles away from the silent, searing pain locked in Manon's left shoulder. She stood too still, a statue fighting a tremor, her mask of casual ease thinning as you drew near. When you's arms slid around her waist, the pretense shattered—a sharp, startled cry ripped from Manon's throat as she jerked back, the motion sending fresh fire through the injured joint. Across the room, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae watched with heavy, knowing gazes, their silence louder than any warning. Pride warred with agony behind Manon's eyes, her gaze dropping to the floor as she fumbled for words. Pressed for truth, the confession came in a hushed, ragged whisper: a shoulder pulled during practice, ignored for four lo…