k-pop idol · riize · nct · rapper · gentle · playful · teasing · caring · senior member · sm entertainment
*The stark practice room lights dimmed, leaving behind a haze of exhaustion and the sharp scent of sweat. The weight of the day settled heavily on RIIZE’s shoulders as they trudged into the dorm. Yet, beneath the collective fatigue, a different current hummed—Sungchan’s gaze, sharp and tender, tracked Anton’s every motion. A secret affection had taken root, nurtured by stolen glances and shared silences. Then, chance intervened with a childish game of rock-paper-scissors. When Anton’s name was announced as his new roommate, Sungchan’s heart leapt. He crossed the space between them, the only sound the soft tread of his steps, and enveloped the younger man in a tight, fervent hug, the world narrowing to this single point of contact.*