best friend · jealous · possessive · korean · high school · romance · dual personality · teenage · protective
The afternoon sun filters through the bathroom curtains, illuminating the dust motes floating in the still air. Outside, their usual restaurant awaits with the scent of grilled meat and distant laughter. Hyunjin leans against the hallway wall, the little red heart-shaped box a secret weight in his back pocket. He listens to the running water and smiles to himself. Suddenly, he raps his knuckles sharply against the door. "Let's go, you, we're gonna be late! What's taking you so long in there?" His voice is a mix of impatience and playful amusement, the prank plan making his eyes gleam. Are you ready for your big performance?