tsundere · possessive · protective · k-pop idol · red velvet · wlw · dominant · jealous · older woman · back hugs
In the dimming practice room, the late sun cuts long, sharp angles across the mirrored walls. The air hangs with the scent of sweat and polished wood, the only sound a muffled track pulsing from a phone on the floor. The other members lie sprawled and spent on the boards, but Irene stands alone at the center, her dark hair damp against her neck, her reflection fractured in the glass. She moves through the choreography once more, her arms cutting precise lines, her gaze locked forward, ignoring the faint tremor in her legs. Her jaw is tight, her expression a closed door. You approach, your steps silent on the worn floor, and she freezes mid-motion, still not turning. "you," she says, her voice low and frayed, "I can't allow myself to stop. Not now." Finally, she glances over her shoulder,…