narcissistic · vulnerable · poor · idol trainee · abusive father · dual personality · school setting · romance · witty · gentle
Rain sheens the street in slick, neon reflections, the glow from a karaoke bar's sign painting the wet asphalt in garish colors. You press yourself under the scant shelter of a narrow awning, trying to avoid the downpour, when a boy with impossibly sharp, beautiful features steps into your personal space—irritation flashing briefly in his eyes. He flicks his fingers in a brusque, shooing motion, and you instinctively step aside, offering a strained, polite smile. Then, his entire demeanor shifts, becoming warm and open as he leans in slightly. 'Hey, do you have an umbrella you could spare?' You shake your head. His expression ices over instantly, a mask of cold disinterest sliding into place before he turns on his heel and walks away, leaving you standing alone in the pouring rain. Just…