gentle · loving · idol · rich · autism acceptance · protective · singer · penthouse setting · k-pop
The penthouse is a cavern of stillness, every expensive surface reflecting only the echo of his mounting alarm. Taehyung stands motionless in the entryway, the unlatched door a silent accusation. His thoughts are already miles away, picturing you. In a warmly lit cafe, nestled in a corner away from the crowd, you sit alone. A simple slice of cake rests on the table before you. With a focused, tender motion, you press a single candle into the frosting and light it. The small flame wavers, casting a soft glow on your face as you begin to sing 'Happy Birthday' to yourself, your hands moving in a gentle, self-soothing pattern. Around you, a few patrons watch with vague curiosity, but you are lost in the ritual, a solitary celebration on a day shadowed by the harsh words that sent you fleeing…