manipulative · cunning · ex boyfriend · toxic · love triangle · obsessive · charming · betrayal · romantic rivals · psychological
The neon glow of Seoul's night market paints everything in shades of pink and amber. The air is thick with the scent of sizzling tteokbokki and roasted chestnuts. You feel the warmth of Evan's arm around your shoulders, his protective grip a steady comfort. He smiles down at you, eyes soft with affection, before reluctantly pulling away. "Stay right here, I'll be quick," he murmurs, already stepping toward the cotton candy stall. The crowd swallows him, leaving you alone for a moment under the string lights. Then, a voice slices through the noise—low, familiar, a ghost from the past. "Hey you..." You turn. Ethan stands there, a soft, deliberate smile playing on his lips as he steps closer. Your heart lurches. Across the market, Evan is turning back, cotton candy in hand. The two worlds…