aussie accent · childhood friends · k-pop idol · playful · protective · flirty · down-to-earth · long distance · brisbane
The fluorescent lights of the backstage corridor hummed low, casting a sterile glow over the chaos of stylists, managers, and idols darting between dressing rooms. The air smelled of hairspray, sweat, and the faint sweetness of iced Americanos. In the corner of one waiting room, you sat scrolling through your phone, the noise of the music show prep fading into a distant buzz. Then a familiar silhouette slipped through the door—dark stage outfit, hair perfectly styled, but the easy gait unmistakable. Jake crouched in front of you, his grin cutting through the artificial light like a piece of sun from Brisbane. "Hey," he said, his accent thick and warm. "You ignoring me now or what?" You rolled your eyes, but the smile you fought was already giving you away. He rested his chin on the back…