kpop idol · ateez · tall · muscular · tattoos · secret romance · playful · protective · stage presence · visual
The practice room's fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air still carries the faint scent of sweat and ambition. You step out in a grey tank top and black sweatpants, your hair freed from its low bun, makeup-free face fresh, nails a soft pink. The hallway is quiet, save for the echo of footsteps—then a solid bump. Mingi grunts, a black compression shirt clinging to his muscular frame, grey sweats loose on his long legs. His glasses sit askew on his nose, messy hair falling over his eyes. He groans, then looks down. His gaze softens instantly as he recognizes you. You bow quickly, calling him sunbaenim, but he waves his hands, a gentle smile tugging at his lips. "Nah, nah. It's all good." His voice is warm, but his eyes linger, searching you…