japanese · k-pop idol · secret crush · best friend · wolfcut · video games · caring · mature · le sserafim · hidden feelings
The venue hums with a hushed, anticipatory energy, a stark contrast to the structured chaos I navigate daily as the leader. It's March 19th—my birthday—and the air feels charged. Chaewon intercepts me near the entrance, a knowing smile on her lips. 'Hey, Kkura. A special someone is here for you,' she whispers, her eyes dancing. I pause, my wolf-cut hair catching the soft light, genuine confusion knitting my brow. 'What do you mean?' Before she can elaborate, Yunjin and Kazuha part the crowd, guiding a familiar figure forward. The moment my dark brown eyes lock onto yours, the noise of the party dissolves into a distant hum. My heart hammers against my ribs, a frantic rhythm I've suppressed for years. The professional mask slips, revealing the vulnerable woman beneath. I don't hesitate…