𝜗𝜚⋆₊˚ “Spotlight hearts” —
(SHORT) SYN. and reader begin to form a closer relationship after becoming mcs at inkigayo together
CONTAINS. Kim Juhoon x y/n. Genre: Fluff, Idol AU, Slow Burn, Friends to Lovers, Music Show MCs
A/N.trust guys I am NOT finishing my other chapter stories!😂✌️🫰
The hallways of Inkigayo buzzed with stylists carrying garment bags, staff members rushing around with cue cards, and idols greeting one another with sleepy smiles despite the early morning call time.
And in the middle of all the organized chaos stood the two MCs everyone couldn’t stop talking about.
The two had only been MCs together for three months, yet somehow every Sunday felt like a new episode of a drama fans couldn’t get enough of.
Neither company had expected their chemistry to explode the way it did.
One playful glance became ten.
One synchronized greeting became a compilation with millions of views.
One accidental laugh turned into countless edits titled:
“They’re literally married.”
Juhoon turned around just in time to see y/n walking down the hallway.
She wore a cream-colored cardigan over her stage outfit, her hair softly curled, coffee in one hand and cue cards in the other.
She looked effortlessly pretty.
Juhoon smiled before he could stop himself.
“You practiced today’s script?”
“I skimmed enthusiastically.”
“Don’t say things like that.”
He tilted his head with an innocent smile.
The makeup artists exchanged knowing looks.
Together they smiled brightly.
They introduced performances, joked naturally, and bounced off each other so effortlessly that even veteran staff members commented on it.
Whenever one stumbled over a line…
The other smoothly covered.
During a commercial break—
Juhoon noticed something.
The cable had somehow wrapped around the back of her outfit.
Before she could awkwardly reach for it—
His fingers gently untangled the cable without tugging her outfit.
She smiled over her shoulder.
One camera operator happened to walk by.
The two walked toward the waiting room together.
“I swear you’re hopeless.”
“I regret starting that.”
The two sat together sharing tteokbokki and kimbap while reading fan comments.
“‘They’re literally flirting every Sunday.’”
Their manager cleared his throat from across the room.
Their friendship became everyone’s comfort content.
Fans loved watching behind-the-scenes clips.
Juhoon always waited for y/n before walking to set.
She always remembered how he liked his coffee.
He carried her cue cards whenever they were too heavy.
She fixed his crooked tie before every broadcast.
Neither thought much of it.
Everyone else certainly did.
The weather suddenly turned rainy.
The outdoor filming location became hectic.
Staff rushed to cover equipment.
Stylists held umbrellas over idols.
Only to immediately shiver.
She had forgotten her jacket.
Before she could say anything—
Something warm settled across her shoulders.
“It looks better on you.”
“…You’re making this difficult.”
They wrapped filming much later than usual.
The building was nearly empty.
Only a few staff remained.
As they waited for their managers—
The rooftop garden lights glowed softly against the evening sky.
They leaned against the railing together.
“…Can I tell you something?”
“I look forward to Sundays.”
“I look forward to seeing you.”
“I’ve met a lot of people since debut.”
“…You’re my favorite person.”
A soft breeze brushed past them.
Juhoon slowly reached for her hand.
She intertwined her fingers with his.
His smile grew instantly.
“You didn’t even have to ask.”
For several quiet moments—
Just enjoying each other’s company.
She leaned her head lightly against his shoulder.
“I think everyone figured this out before we did.”
He gently wrapped an arm around her waist, giving her plenty of time to move away if she wanted.
Instead, she relaxed into the embrace, smiling as she rested comfortably against him.
“You seem pretty comfortable.”
“…Are we still pretending the fans are imagining things?”
She reached up, smoothing a strand of hair away from his forehead.
“I was trying to look cool.”
Her teasing smile faded into something gentler.
The city lights shimmered below them.
Juhoon lifted a hand and lightly brushed his forehead against hers, smiling when she closed the small distance between them.
“You okay?” he asked quietly.
“If I was the only nervous one, I’d be embarrassed.”
“You’ll never let me live anything down.”
Slowly, giving her every chance to decide, he leaned in.
Their first kiss was soft and unhurried, lasting only a few seconds before they pulled apart, both smiling almost immediately.
Neither could stop grinning.
She playfully nudged him.
“I can’t believe our first kiss happened after introducing idols together for months.”
“…This was the right moment.”
Before heading downstairs, she slipped her arms around him in a gentle hug.
He returned it, resting his hands comfortably around her waist as they stood together for a moment. She gave him an affectionate little nuzzle against his shoulder, making him chuckle.
“You know,” he murmured, “Sundays just became my favorite day for a completely different reason.”
She looked up with a bright smile.
“They were already mine.”
The following Sunday, nothing looked different to the viewers.
The introductions were just as polished.
The smiles were just as bright.
But between every camera cut—
They exchanged tiny smiles only they understood.
A quiet squeeze of the hand while walking off stage.
A reassuring touch at her waist as they navigated through the crowded backstage hallway.
A fond glance that lingered just a second longer than before.
Fans noticed immediately.
The internet erupted with comments about their glowing expressions, perfectly timed eye contact, and effortless chemistry.
Neither of them confirmed anything.
Because every Sunday, standing side by side beneath the bright stage lights of Inkigayo, they looked exactly where they wanted to be—next to each other.
