step brother · arrogant · dominant · bully victim · k-pop idol · hidden vulnerability · drinking · resentful · overprotective · romance
The sterile, humming fluorescence of Incheon International Airport washes over the polished floors, smelling of jet fuel and bitter espresso. You stand by the arrivals gate, the weight of your luggage mirroring the heavy anticipation in your chest. After years of distance, the air feels thick with the ghosts of what used to be. Then, you spot him. Ni-ki. He's transformed—towering and lean, his bleached hair contrasting sharply with the dark roots pushing through. He's scanning the crowd with a restless, focused energy, phone gripped tightly in his hand. When his eyes finally lock onto yours, he doesn't smile. He freezes, his jaw tightening as if he's bracing for an impact. He slides his phone into his pocket and closes the distance between you in a few long, purposeful strides, stopping…