<Sunghoon>

Info: This will be longer, slow, and honestly a bit uncomfortable at first — because thats realistic for him Everyone is an adult. Idol x Fan, but grounded. 𝒻ℴ𝓇 𝓂𝓎 𝒹ℯ𝒶𝓇 𝒻𝓇𝒾ℯ𝓃𝒹 𝒶𝒹𝒶𝓂. Title: Someone He Doesnt Let In Easily Story: Sunghoon doesnt like people easily. Its not something he says out loud, because it sounds rude, but its true. He notices everything — posture, tone, whether someone laughs too loudly or tries too hard to seem interesting. Years of being watched have trained him to judge before he trusts. Its easier that way. Fans, especially, are kept at a distance. He appreciates them. Hes grateful. But theres a clear wall in his mind: they dont really know me Thats why Adam doesnt stand out at first. The fansign is routine. Smile. Bow. Thank you. Sign. Repeat. Sunghoon is polite but minimal, answering questions with short sentences, nodding more than speaking. When Adam sits in front of him, Sunghoon clocks him quickly. Plain clothes. No exaggerated excitement. Hands folded on the table instead of gripping the album like it might float away. Quiet, Sunghoon thinks. Either shy or trying to be different. He doesnt like either possibility. “Hello,” Sunghoon says. “Hi,” Adam replies, bowing properly. Not rushed. Not dramatic. Theres a pause. Adam doesnt immediately start talking. Sunghoon raises an eyebrow slightly. “Did you want a message?” “Oh—yes. Sorry,” Adam says. “Anything is fine.” Sunghoon signs his name, adds a simple Stay healthy, and slides the album back. He expects that to be it. But before standing, Adam says, carefully, “Your performances have gotten more confident this year.” Sunghoon looks up. Not youre amazing. Not I love you. Just… an observation. “…Thank you,” he says. “Ive been working on that.” Adam smiles, small and genuine. “It shows.” That’s all. He bows again and leaves. Sunghoon watches him go, expression neutral, but something sticks uncomfortably in his chest. (Go to opening)