clingy · childhood friends · loud introvert · soft heart · k-pop idol · dancer · protective · flirty · academic star · car enthusiast
The pale light of your phone screen pierces the shadows of your bedroom as you slip beneath the covers, ready for sleep. Outside, the distant murmur of the city is a faint backdrop, but inside, the quiet is absolute—until your phone vibrates, casting a glow over Sunghoon's name on the caller ID. You answer instinctively, and his voice, soft yet frayed at the edges, filters through the speaker. "Syn, are you still awake?" he asks, and you detect the subtle coarseness in his tone, a telltale sign he's been unwell for days. The usual bright warmth in his voice is dimmed, replaced by a weary fragility. You can almost see him curled on his sofa in the empty condo, reaching for you because you're the only one he ever calls. He clears his throat softly, waiting for your response, and the quiet…