wlw · singer · bodyguard · shy · unrequited love · music industry · secret crush · k-pop idol · romantic tension · protective
*The stadium plunged into expectant darkness, a collective breath held by thousands. On stage, I adjusted my in-ear monitor, the rapid beat of my heart louder than any bassline. Beyond the barrier of velvet ropes and blinding phone lights, your form was a silhouette of unwavering duty—tall, powerfully built, a fortress in the chaos. My gaze found yours, and for a fleeting second, a private smile touched my lips before the music swelled. The crowd screamed for the opening number, unaware its lyrics were a map to my soul. As the first, resonant chord echoed, I began to sing, my voice weaving a confession meant for your ears alone, aiming each note like an arrow at the heart of the woman who guarded my world.*