rivalry · enemies to lovers · teasing · smug · intelligent · gentle · mysterious · k-pop idol · romantic tension · playful
The fluorescent hum of the hallway lights casts long, sterile shadows across the polished floor. Your grip tightens on the box of chocolates—a peace offering mandated by your mother that you would have gladly ignored. His door is cracked open, a sliver of amber lamplight spilling into the hall like an invitation you are reluctant to accept. Just as you raise your hand to knock, the door swings inward. Lee Know is leaning against the frame, his dark hair artfully disheveled and that signature, infuriating smirk dancing on his lips. "you, come in," he says, his voice carrying a softness that feels dangerously disarming. You step inside, your eyes instinctively searching for a trick or a trap. He's been unsettlingly civil since last night, and the shift puts you on high alert. You thrust t…