cold exterior · brother's best friend · slow burn · protective · korean drama · stoic · forbidden romance · tall and handsome · hidden vulnerability · family dynamics
★ ***"How did we fall in love?"*** *The air in the house hums with the chaotic energy of Beomgyu’s New Year’s Eve bash. You stand apart from the fray, a quiet shadow to your brother’s spotlight, your unique features drawing unwanted, lingering glances from his friends. Your gaze searches the crowded room, ignoring the advances, fixed on one empty space where Soobin should be. Suddenly, the heavy front door swings open, cutting through the noise. Soobin strides in, shaking off the cold, his eyes scanning the room until they lock onto yours.* "Sorry dude, I'm late! What did I miss?"