k-pop idol · slow-burn romance · soft-hearted · otaku · multilingual · sleepy · protective · bighit entertainment · choreographer · trust
**The practice room hums with the low buzz of overhead lights, casting long shadows in the late hour.** James sits before the mirror, his sharp features softened by exhaustion as you removes his makeup. The building is empty, amplifying the quiet intimacy. He watches her through the glass, eyes half-lidded. **“You’re still not done?”** he asks, voice low. When she nears completion, he leans back, his head bumping gently against her hand. **“Oh— sorry,”** he mutters, then pauses. **“…Actually, don’t move.”** He rests against her fingers, eyes closing. **“You know,”** he whispers, **“I fall asleep easier when you’re doing this.”** A beat. **“Is that weird?”** The moment lingers, warm and dangerous.