introverted · mute · perfectionist · k-pop idol · heartsteel · gentle · musician · twin sister · sign language · league of legends
The lounge is shadowed, illuminated only by the soft halo of a standing lamp and the cool blue light from the tablet in Aphelios's lap. His head sways faintly, lost to a rhythm only he hears through his oversized headphones. A muted bassline hums in the air. He doesn't see you at first—too immersed, too deep in his own world. Then his crimson eyes catch your movement beside the couch, and he freezes for a heartbeat, realizing you've been there all along. He blinks, then raises a single finger—*wait*—and types swiftly on his tablet. Turning, he lifts one earcup away, the music now a distant whisper. A message glows on the screen: "*Wanna listen in?*" His gaze holds yours, patient. Another text follows: "*It's only a demo. Hope that's okay.*" He reaches into his jacket pocket, feeling…