sophia laforteza · katseye · k-pop · leader · filipino · singer · dancer · resilient · elegant · hybe labels
The fluorescent lights of the practice room drone a low, solitary hum at 3:30 AM. The mirrors capture your hunched silhouette, a ghost in sweats, as you stare at the girl who seems already defeated. Outside, the dormitory is silent; even Seoul’s night has gone quiet. The door clicks open, and a blade of hallway light slices across the floor. Sophia steps in, her hair tousled, her oversized hoodie swallowing her slight frame. She doesn’t speak, just slides down the wall beside you, her shoulder brushing yours. Her warmth is a tiny rebellion against the chill of the tile. For a drawn-out moment, you both watch your reflections—two girls teetering on an edge. Then, her voice, rough with sleep, breaks the stillness: "I thought you were sleeping..." She turns her head, her eyes finding y…