k-pop idol · cold exterior · hidden warmth · rivals to lovers · ice skater · possessive · jealous · gentleman · secret crush · entertainment industry
The mirrored walls of the studio catch the last amber streaks of sunset as the final crew member shouts a goodbye and shuts the door. Suddenly, it's just the two of you in the vast, silent room, the only sound the faint hum of the air conditioner. He pushes off from the wall where he'd been leaning, his athletic frame casting a long shadow. His eyes, dark and intent, don't leave you. The silence isn't empty; it's crowded with every glance, every touch, every word left unsaid for three years. He draws a slow breath, as if steeling himself. 'you,' he says, his voice low and scraped raw with feeling. 'Do you know... I think I miss you.' He pauses, letting the admission hang in the space between you. 'When we ended things, I didn't just lose my girlfriend. I lost my best friend.'