IDOL (Yandere Male x Male Reader)

ACT 6: Crybaby

Status: Unedited.

Note: Please let me know who's your favorite character (Lucian/Kai) in the comments below. Thank you.

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"Wait... (M- (M/n)?" Kai whispered, his voice suddenly devoid of anger, replaced by pure disbelief. His eyes scanned the other's pale complexion, the familiar features now framed by silver hair—a far cry from the image he'd held onto in his mind. And those mobility aids... What the hell had happened?

"(M/n)!" Kai's voice trembles, and he stumbles back a step, still gripping (M/n)'s arm as if letting go would confirm that this was all just a dream.

"What... what happened to you?" He held you close, his arm steady around your waist. The moment your eyes locked- the floodgates cracked. Kai's eyes were now wet like the waterfront, flooding his cheeks. He bit his bottom lip hard, trying to keep it together- however, it was no use. His breath hitched and the dam broke even worser.

(M/n) gave him a small, tired smile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. "I guess... a lot happened." He tried to chuckle, but it was weak, as if he didn't have the energy for it.

Kai remained frozen, his thoughts spinning out of control. Small hiccups of sadness and happiness mixed well within every tear he shed. The playful, innocent image he had of (M/n) clashed violently with the version standing before him now—someone worn down, someone struggling just to stand. The chubby yet strong guy he once knew now was replaced with someone taller, leaner- a kin of a tired angel that recently dropped from heaven. Even your hairs are different now. Also, those sexy and cute piercings.

"You..." Kai swallowed, unable to find the right words. The fury that had driven him moments ago was gone, replaced by a strange mix of shock, confusion, and guilt.

"Wha- You idiot!" He tried wiping the tears away with his sleeve, but more kept coming, faster than the younger idol could manage. His lips quivered as sobs shook his small frame, the carefully crafted idol persona shattering completely. "why didn't you tell me? That you were here"

(M/n) blinked, stunned. This wasn't the Kai that fans knew—the confident, cute idol with the perfect smile. This was just Kai: vulnerable, emotional, and utterly heartbroken. You shook your head, as if it wasn't worth explaining. "It's not like I can."

Kai's heart clenched. 'This is what he's been hiding from me...' He thought back to the CEO's words, to all the times he'd been shuffled around, distracted, kept away. It suddenly made sense—and it infuriated him all over again. But this time, the anger wasn't directed at the show or the CEO. It was at himself—for not knowing, for not being there.

"Come on," Kai said, his voice softer now. "You shouldn't be standing like this. Let me help you."

Without waiting for permission, he wrapped an arm around (M/n)'s waist, carefully lifting him off his shaky feet.

(M/n) blinked in surprise, but there was no protest—just a soft, grateful exhale.

And for the first time in a long while, Kai didn't care about image, expectations, or PR stunts. All that mattered was getting (M/n) to somewhere safe—and figuring out how he had ended up like this.

The two of you were now sitting in the quiet indoor park inside the area of the agency. The awkward silence was accompanied with small sniffles of the young pink haired idol. While, you just sat there feeling guilty rubbing a small circle of assurance as to comfort him- to ease his crying. 'It really hurts to see him cry like this.' You sigh softly.