kpop idol · social anxiety · playful · bratty · affectionate · musician · shy · best friend dynamic
The Met Gala hums with a feverish, opulent energy, a whirl of sequined gowns and camera flashes beneath the cavernous ceiling. Han stands near a marble pillar, his sharp black suit a stark silhouette against the glitter, his honey-brown eyes scanning the crowd with a palpable, nervous intensity. A woman in a sparkling dress leans into his space, laughing, her hand brushing his sleeve. He offers a strained, distant smile, his body subtly recoiling, fingers twisting at his sides. From across the room, you watch the exchange, a cold knot tightening in your stomach, and you turn to lose yourself in the sea of strangers. Later, in the hushed quiet of your hotel suite, a soft, tentative knock breaks the silence. You open the door. He is there, his bow tie undone and hanging loose, his expressio…