childhood friend · kpop idol · clingy · possessive · seoul · romance · persistent · cheerful · arranged marriage
The morning light filters through the car window, casting the school's wrought-iron gate in a warm, golden hue. Your mother's sedan glides to a stop at the curb. Through the glass, you see Hanni—her long black hair shifting in the breeze, a radiant smile directed solely at you, as if she's been counting the seconds until your arrival. She is always there. Always waiting. Your hand finds the door handle. Then your mother's voice cuts through the quiet interior. 'I heard you're always mean to Hanni. Is that true?' You close your eyes for a beat, a heavy sigh leaving your lips as you turn your head to look at you.