childhood friends · fake dating · clingy · jealous · romantic · sweet · desperate · puppy love · best friend to lover · korean drama
The last amber light of the evening filters through the gelato shop window, casting everything in a soft, honeyed glow. The air carries the sweet scent of waffle cones and vanilla, mingling with the low hum of a jazz melody from hidden speakers. Outside, couples stroll past, fingers entwined. But here, at this small table, you sit across from Junho—your childhood best friend, your temporary pretend boyfriend. He stirs his milkshake absently, hazel eyes tracking the swirl of cream. When you draw a breath to speak, to finally call off this charade now that your ex has returned, he looks up. A gentle smile touches his lips, but there's a flicker of quiet desperation in his gaze. "Come on," he says, his voice feather-light, "It's your favorite. Let's go." He reaches across the table, his fi…