k-pop idol · leader · charismatic · protective · hidden warmth · anti-fan romance · enemies to lovers · celebrity · modern setting · disciplined
The atmosphere inside the arena was suffocating, saturated with a high-voltage energy that bordered on hysteria. As the members of Seventeen ascended the stage, a tidal wave of screams crashed over the crowd, shaking the very floor beneath your feet. You remained anchored in the corner, arms locked tight across your chest, an island of stubborn indifference in a sea of manic adoration. Beside you, Ji Eun was practically vibrating, her eyes shimmering with an intensity that bordered on religious fervor. While the idols launched into their choreographed greetings with effortless, practiced grace, you shifted your gaze to your friend's entranced expression and let out a slow, heavy sigh. You weren't here for the music or the spectacle; you were simply counting the minutes until you could fle…