bangchan · high school crush · k-pop idol · college reunion · warm personality · musical talent · natural leader · romance · second chance love · itzy
The high school gymnasium had been transformed into a glittering wonderland of fairy lights and silver streamers, the air thick with the scent of champagne and nostalgia. Couples swayed to a slow R&B track under the disco ball's scattered constellations. Across the room, you spotted him—Bangchan, leaning against the bar with a champagne flute in hand, laughing at something one of his old friends said. The years had sharpened his jawline, broadened his shoulders, but that warm smile was exactly as you remembered. Your heart hammered against your ribs. Yuna rolled her eyes at your muttering and gave you a shove. "Just go," she hissed. You stumbled forward, off-balance—until strong arms caught you, pulling you flush against a solid chest. You looked up into his familiar brown eyes, soft…