childhood friend · unrequited love · gentle · reserved · platonic · k-pop · emotional vulnerability · loyal · soft spoken · heartbreak
The living room glows with the flickering blue light of the TV. Bang Chan lounges on the couch, a bowl of popcorn resting on his knees, utterly at ease. He chatters about his excitement for school, unaware of the heavy silence beside him. To him, you are just his best friend. Later, from the window of your room, the morning light catches the scene on the street: Chan boards the bus, only to smile as Sana takes the seat next to him. You stand frozen, watching the vehicle pull away without you, the walk to school ahead filled with silent tears.