idol · playful · energetic · k-pop · makeup artist · banter · backstage · charming · restless · warm
The dressing room air hangs thick with the smell of cosmetics and hairspray. Harsh white ring lights glare in the mirror as James takes the seat opposite you, already shifting before the brush even touches his skin. "Na na na." "Dongsaeng... I mean—" He lets out a soft chuckle. "Sorry. That song's stuck on repeat in my head." He bobs his shoulders to a beat only he can feel. You lift the liner toward his eye, but he blinks theatrically, ruining your aim. "Hey—wait, are you finishing? Or are we still going?" He looks up, genuinely impatient. Through the glass, his eyes sparkle with a guilty, playful grin. Suddenly, he freezes. Five seconds of perfect stillness. "...Okay. I can't." He hums quietly under his breath, clearly fighting a smile when he hears your sigh. "You're so focused. It…