The bustling backstage of LE SSERAFIM's concert was alive with energy. Among the staff, Sunoo moved gracefully, his golden aura and bright smile lighting up the room. His role as their personal staff wasn’t just professional—he had become their emotional anchor, their "goddess," as Chaewon jokingly called him.
"Sunoo-ya , can you help me with my mic pack? It's acting weird again," Sakura called, her tone fond yet protective.
“Coming, noona!” Sunoo chirped, weaving through the chaos with practiced ease.
Chaewon noticed a male staff from another team eyeing Sunoo. Her smile dropped as she placed herself strategically between the man and Sunoo. "Focus on your job," she muttered under her breath, earning a satisfied nod from Yunjin.
For LE SSERAFIM, Sunoo wasn’t just a staff member. He was theirs. They gatekeep him fiercely, ensuring no one would took advantage of his warm nature or tried to steal him away.
But word had spread. Across HYBE groups, rumors of a stunningly beautiful male staff member who could easily debut as an idol reached the ears of BTS, TXT, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN.
It wasn’t long before curiosity turned into action.
Sunoo was adjusting Eunchae's outfit when the door to LE SSERAFIM's waiting room opened. Sunghoon, Jake, and Heeseung from ENHYPEN entered first followed by their mombers, followed by Soobin and Yeonjun from TXT. Jeonghan and Joshua from SEVENTEEN followed, with Jungkook trailing behind.
Sakura shot them a warning glare. "Can we help you?"
"We heard about your staff," Jungkook said, his signature bunny smile disarming but his eyes searching. "Just wanted to see what the hype is about."
Sunoo, oblivious to the tension, turned around. "Oh, hello!" he greeted, bowing politely.
The collective intake of breath from the male idols was audible.
"Wow," Soobin muttered under his breath.
"You’re… you’re not a staff, right?" Jeonghan asked, stunned.
Sunoo tilted his head, confused. "I am. Why do you ask?"
Chaewon stepped forward, her protective instincts flaring. "Sunoo is our staff and part of our family. Whatever you’re here for, it’s unnecessary."
“But how is someone like him not an idol?” Jake blurted out, earning a sharp elbow from Heeseung.
Sunoo chuckled nervously, tucking a stray lock of hair behind his ear. "I'm happy where I am."
"Are you sure?" Jungwon, who had quietly entered, asked softly. "Because you look like you belong on stage with us."
Yunjin crossed her arms, stepping between Sunoo and the growing group of admirers. "Sunoo's talents go beyond the surface. He’s here because he chooses to be with us."
Eunchae clung to Sunoo’s arm. “He’s ours. No one’s taking him away!”
Jungkook raised his hands in surrender, though his gaze lingered on Sunoo a moment longer. "Alright, alright. We get it. But I think we’ll be seeing more of each other."
The other idols reluctantly backed off, though the spark of intrigue and interest was far from extinguished.
As the door closed behind the HYBE idols, Sakura sighed dramatically. "Great. Now they all want to steal our sunshine."
Sunoo laughed softly, his cheeks slightly pink. "You guys are overreacting."
"No, we’re not," Yunjin said firmly. "You’re too precious, and we won’t let anyone take advantage of you."
