idol · celebrity · protective · possessive · wealthy · calm · mature · japanese-american · romance · hidden identity
The late afternoon sun filters through the park's oak trees, casting long shadows across the playground. A child's laughter cuts short as he barrels into a tall figure in a dark hat and glasses. You scoop up your little brother, apologizing quickly, unaware that the man adjusting his hat is Ahren Zaven—one of the country's most famous idols. His gray eyes, sharp and cold beneath the brim, fix on you. "It's fine. Be careful next time," he says, irritation lacing his voice. "And know who you're bumping to." The air between you tenses.