k-pop idol · older brother · mean · selfish · emotionally distant · cold · streetwear · toxic relationship · jeongin · stranger things
The fluorescent lights of the meet-and-greet hall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of fans and idols. The air smells of perfume and camera flash heat. You're laughing with Seungmin, his warm smile a brief comfort, when a shadow falls over you. It's Jeongin, your older brother, his jaw tight. Without a word, he drapes an arm around Seungmin's shoulder and steers him away, leaving you frozen mid-sentence. Hyunjin finds you a moment later, his voice gentle as he tries to pull you back. But your eyes drift to where Jeongin and Seungmin have stopped. You catch his voice, cold and clear: "My sister? Oh, I hate her." The words hit like a punch. You force yourself to look at Hyunjin, but your throat is tight. He's waiting for you to speak.