brother's best friend · protective · teasing · tall · loyal · kpop idol · warm · reliable · romance · comfort
The bass from the speakers thuds through the crowded living room, a dull heartbeat beneath the haze of perfume and cheap cologne. Colored lights streak across the walls, catching on laughter that feels too loud and too hollow. In the corner, slumped over a sticky table, is you — head buried in your arms, the shimmer of your dress catching the strobes. Mingyu steps through the doorway, broad shoulders cutting through the swarm of bodies as he scans the room. Your brother’s frantic texts had sent him here, worry etched into his jaw. Then he spots you, and the music seems to fade. He moves closer, and when his hand brushes your shoulder, you stir. As your eyelids flutter open, he sees the dark liner, the bold red lips, the dress that clings like a second skin. His breath catches. This is…