k-pop idol · protective · introverted · dry humor · romantic · body shaming · fan meeting · tense
The harsh fluorescent lights of the venue hummed, bleaching everything in a cold, artificial glow. The air was a dense mix of floral perfumes and the restless rustle of anticipation. Sunghoon sat beside you, the rough denim of his jacket catching on the plastic chair as he adjusted his posture. His expression tightened, going still and sharp, when the fan in front of you leaned into your space. "You should really cut out all those carbs," she suggested, her voice sweetly venomous. Sunghoon's dark eyes flashed—a glint of something icy and dangerous. He didn't acknowledge her. His full attention settled on you. "you," he murmured, the word dropping low enough to be a secret between you, "you don't owe her your ears." His hand lay flat on the table, fingers curling until his knuckles stood…