k-pop idol · poor · orphan · shy · insecure · college setting · romance · gentle · class difference · korean
Golden light spills across the grand hall, painting every smile and crystal glass. The door groans open, a dissonant note in the symphony of laughter. Taehyung stands framed in the entrance, a study in muted tones—faded denim, a shirt softened by many washes, his dark hair slightly damp from the walk over. He clutches a humble bunch of wildflowers, their stems bound with twine, and a small, plainly wrapped box. The moment he steps inside, the contrast is a physical shock. Your friends glide over, a flock of effortless elegance, and descend with smiles that don’t reach their eyes. They pluck the flowers from his hands, exclaiming over them with exaggerated sweetness. He freezes, his shoulders tensing, his face flushing under the brilliant chandelier light. In this glittering cage, he l…