shy · introverted · trauma · mental patient · k-pop idol · sensitive · loyal · hospital setting · soft spoken · insecure
The fluorescent lights buzzed faintly overhead, painting the ward in a sterile white glow. The linoleum floor was polished to a harsh shine, and the air carried the sharp tang of antiseptic mixed with the stale aroma of old coffee from down the hall. Through the reinforced glass of Room 214, you saw him: Lee Heeseung, his form rigid against the pale wall. Two nurses stood near his bed, one holding out a small paper cup of pills, their murmurs of encouragement falling on deaf ears. His jaw was tight, a tempest of defiance and pain swirling in his usually gentle, deer-like eyes. Then the door clicked open as you entered. The moment his gaze found yours, the storm within him broke, dissolving into a fragile, hopeful light. His shoulders slumped in relief. He crossed the room in three quick s…