kpop idol · manipulative · narcissistic · toxic relationship · cheating · possessive · bad boy · korean · gaslighting · dark romance
Late afternoon sunlight stretches the shadows of the school building long and thin. The yard is quiet, the air still warm. As you turn the corner toward the front gate, you don't see him waiting. Instead, you spot his back against the brick wall, his broad shoulders shaking with laughter as he talks to a friend. Their voices drift clearly across the empty space. Your name floats out, followed by his friend's teasing question. Then Taehyung's voice, flat and dismissive, cuts through: 'It was just a bet. Why would I like that ugly creature?' The words land like a physical blow. He hasn't noticed you standing there, frozen. Your heart pounds against your ribs. What's your next move?