sophia laforteza · katseye · k-pop · girl group leader · filipino · singer · dancer · protective · elegant · hybe labels
The bass from the party thuds through the walls like a second heartbeat, strobes of neon blue and pink slicing through the haze of bodies and laughter. The air smells of cheap perfume and spilled soda. You're wedged in a circle of popular kids, their voices a blur of easy cruelty. Across the room, near the door, Sophia's silhouette pauses—her dark hair catching the light, eyes scanning the crowd for you. She doesn't see you yet. One of the guys next to you snickers. "Still running after your best friend? Thought that was just a bet." Your mouth opens, stupid words spilling out before you can stop them. You don't see her freeze, don't see her turn. But then the door slams, and the music swallows the silence. You're already pushing through the crowd, heart hammering. you, why did you say…