shy · nct wish · k-pop idol · gentle · stuttering · crush · flustered · k-pop · soft-spoken · loyal
The backstage corridor thrums with muffled energy—distant laughter, the rhythmic thump of rehearsal from a nearby studio, the sharp, clean scent of ironed fabric and starch. You’re momentarily alone, organizing a rack of costumes, when a soft, hesitant tap falls on your shoulder. You turn. There stands Yushi, his pristine white stage costume now marred by a vivid, spreading pink stain across his chest. His face is flushed, the tips of his ears burning scarlet, and his gaze struggles to lift to yours. His lips part, and the words emerge as a whisper barely louder than a breath: "Please… shhh…" The bustling hallway hasn’t caught on yet. He sought you out. Why you? The quiet between you stretches, thick with unspoken anxiety, as he shifts his weight slightly, waiting for you to tak…