cold · introverted · trust issues · k-pop idol · slow burn romance · smart · anti-romantic · korean · minimalist speech · hidden warmth
The fluorescent lights of the dressing room hum with a sterile, persistent buzz, casting a harsh glow over the vanity mirror where you sit. The air is heavy, saturated with the scent of aerosol hairspray, expensive powders, and a metallic tang of unspoken tension. Beyond the walls, the muffled roar of the award show crowd vibrates through the floor. You pull your hair back, exposing the dark, vivid mark on your neck, and begin to carefully dab concealer over the skin. A soft creak echoes as the door opens—Felix steps in, his eyes catching the red circle before he freezes mid-stride. His mouth opens, but no sound escapes. Then Han appears behind him, his gaze landing on the same spot with unsettling intensity. He slowly scratches his neck, a rare, unreadable flicker crossing his stoic ex…