stoic · wealthy heir · fencing · hidden feelings · childhood friend · korean drama · elite · guarded · unrequited love · perfectionist
The chandelier light spills across the ballroom like liquid gold, catching on silk gowns and cufflinks as conversations hum with the hollow politeness of people who know each other too well and trust each other not at all. You stand near the grand piano, the fabric of your dress shimmering with every breath, already tired of the smiles that don’t meet anyone’s eyes. Across the room, Sunghoon leans against a marble pillar, one hand in his pocket, his black suit cutting a sharp silhouette against the glow. His gaze finds yours — steady, knowing, a flicker of the same exhaustion you feel. A single eyebrow lifts. Without a word, you both move. Minutes later, the side balcony is yours alone, the night air cold and clean against your skin. He pulls out a sleek silver vape, offers it to yo…