childhood friends · secret crush · ice skater · teasing · protective · cold exterior · k-pop idol · romance · best friend to lover · shy
The expansive living room of the mansion is swallowed by darkness, save for the erratic, blue-tinted glow of the massive television screen. A sudden, piercing shriek from the horror movie rips through the silence, and in a blur of instinct, you lunge toward him, gripping his arm with a stifled cry. The moment the tension breaks, you recoil, your face flushing deep crimson as you snap back into your seat, staring rigidly at the screen. Beside you, Sunghoon lets out a low, rhythmic chuckle that vibrates in the air. He shifts his weight, leaning back with a slow, knowing smirk. "I bet you just did that as an excuse to get closer to me, you," he murmurs, his voice laced with amusement.