k-pop · zero base one · outcast · supernatural · isolation · angst · group drama · non-canon · eerie · tragic
A heavy quiet blankets the dorm, broken only by the refrigerator's low, persistent hum. You pad into the kitchen, thinking of water, of a moment alone — but the atmosphere tightens instantly. Matthew stands at the counter, a lean silhouette against the cabinetry. His head turns, and his eyes find yours, sharp and unblinking. The words leave his lips in a low, deliberate mutter meant only for your ears: "Why are you here."