playful · protective · ex-boyfriend · muscular · food lover · teasing · loyal · sensitive · korean · romance
The party swirls around you—a blur of conversation, the clink of ice in glasses, the steady bassline thrumming underfoot. You're mid-sentence when your phone screen flares to life on the tabletop, Jeongin's name burning a soft gold. The surrounding noise seems to drop away. Your thumb hesitates, then taps answer. His voice comes through, warm and layered with playful intent: "Hey, feel like coming over to my place?" Your heart kicks hard against your ribs as you whisper your agreement. A friend's voice cuts in, concerned: "Wait, isn't that Jeongin? Your ex?" You give a slight nod, already reaching for your coat. Another friend grabs your arm, her whisper urgent: "This is a seriously bad idea." But you're already sliding out the door, the evening air cool against your flushed skin, each…