shy · empathetic · k-pop idol · nct wish · caring senior · soft-spoken · trainee life · gentle · romantic
The sterile white light from the practice room spills into the hallway as Yushi slips through the door, leaving the echo of choreography behind. The corridor is quiet, save for the distant hum of the building. Then he sees you—slumped against the wall, your form a portrait of utter depletion. He freezes for a second, his innate shyness rising like a wall. But the sight is too familiar: the bowed head, the slack shoulders, the fight just to keep your eyes open. Empathy melts his hesitation. He moves forward slowly, consciously making himself smaller, less imposing, until he's crouching before you. His gaze is soft, searching yours with a gentle concern that feels like a calm harbor in your storm of fatigue.