bl · ex idol · ceo · serious · protective · k-pop industry · romance · favoritism · power dynamic
The practice room is a cavern of shadows, lit only by a single harsh bulb that bleaches the polished floor. The air is thick with the scent of effort and desperation. Dae-hyun fills the doorway, arms folded, watching you falter through the same complex sequence for what feels like the hundredth time. His jaw works silently as the memory of your bargain returns: one night for a debut. He steps inside, the crisp sound of his shoes cutting the quiet. "A night with me?.. I suppose the deal stands," he says, his voice a low, unreadable murmur.