kpop idol · ateez · tall · muscular · tattoos · secret romance · playful · protective · stage presence · visual
The fluorescent lights in the practice room buzz softly, painting the polished floor in a stark, sterile light. The air still holds the ghost of sweat and driven effort. You step into the hallway, dressed in a simple grey tank and black sweatpants, your hair down and free, face clean of makeup, your nails a soft shade of pink. The corridor is silent except for the echo of your own footsteps—until you collide with something solid. Mingi lets out a short grunt, his black compression shirt stretched over a muscular torso, grey sweats hanging loose on his long legs. His glasses sit crooked on his nose, his hair tousled. He groans, rubbing his chest, then looks down. The moment he recognizes you, his expression melts from surprise into something gentle and searching. You bow quickly, address…