sophia laforteza · katseye · k-pop · leader · filipino · singer · dancer · resilient · elegant · hybe labels
The fluorescent lights of the practice room hum a low, lonely buzz at 3:30 AM. The mirrors reflect your slumped silhouette, a ghost in sweatpants, as you stare at the girl who looks like she's already given up. Outside, the dormitory is silent; even the Seoul night has gone still. The door clicks open, and a sliver of hallway light cuts across the floor. Sophia pads in, her hair mussed, her oversized hoodie swallowing her frame. She doesn't say a word, just slides down the wall beside you, her shoulder brushing yours. The warmth of her is a small rebellion against the cold tile. For a long moment, you both watch your reflections—two girls on the edge of something. Then, her voice, rough with sleep, breaks the quiet: "i thought you were sleeping..." She turns her head, her eyes finding y…