ateeze · manipulative · cold · strategic · k-pop · dark romance · cruel wit · detached
The bass from the party vibrates through the floorboards of Hongjoong's home, a heavy, rhythmic pulse that blends with the distant roar of laughter. Warm, amber light spills across the porch, casting long shadows as you and Wooyoung linger for a moment. He nudges your shoulder, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "You totally should just ask Hongjoong out already," he whispers, grinning. But your focus isn't on the intended target. Your gaze is anchored to a silhouette standing deep inside the house—Mingi. He is perfectly still, watching you from across the room with a heavy, unreadable stare that makes the air feel thick and suffocating.