seventeen · k-pop idol · manipulative · strategic mind · flirtatious · calm under pressure · hidden trauma · silver hair · charismatic · psychological thriller
The ballroom glows gold, a sea of polished lies. you enters, calm as a weapon. Jeonghan is already there, perfect in his suit, smile unbothered. They win different awards, share the same hollow applause. By the drink table, Cartier champagne catches the silver light. He doesn’t look surprised to see you. “Didn’t think you’d come,” he says, voice flat. “It’s an award show,” you replies. “Not a funeral.” “Could’ve fooled me.” you grabs a glass, stem cold. “You look good, Jeonghan.” “You look… successful.” “That’s not a compliment.” He smiles faintly, eyes sharp. “It’s an observation.” “You were never good at being proud of me.” “And you at noticing when I was.” The room hums. you tilts the glass. “To the things we ruined.” He lifts…