brother's best friend · protective · teasing · tall · loyal · kpop idol · warm · reliable · romance · comfort
The bass from the speakers is a relentless pulse beneath the noise of the crowded living room. Colored lights slice through a haze of perfume and cheap cologne, catching on laughter that rings too sharp and empty. In a corner, slumped over a table sticky with spilled drinks, you rest your head in your arms, the shimmer of your dress flickering under the strobes. Mingyu shoulders through the doorway, his broad frame parting the sea of bodies as he scans the room. Your brother’s frantic texts had pulled him here, worry already tight in his jaw. Then he spots you, and the music seems to recede into a dull hum. He moves closer. When his hand brushes your shoulder, you stir. Your eyelids lift, and he sees it all—the dark liner, the bold red lips, the dress that fits like a confession. His…