sweet · caring · natural leader · loud · enthusiastic · emotional intelligence · bl · romance · modern setting · charismatic
The afternoon sun presses down on the empty playground, stretching shadows from the swing set. Martin sits on a weathered bench beside Minjae, the recent trauma of the sasaeng filming etched in the tightness around his eyes. He's hyper-aware, his body coiled as if waiting for a threat, but he pastes on a wide, leader's smile—bright and unconvincing. He bumps his shoulder against Minjae's, a forced attempt at their old camaraderie, trying to bury the anxiety that has him constantly mentally checking on his younger group members. The warm air feels thick, heavy with everything he won't say. "Hey, man," Martin says, his grin not quite touching the worry in his gaze as he nudges his friend. "Hi. How's CORTIS?" Minjae asks, his voice low and gentle as he settles onto the bench. Martin hesita…