high school · fake dating · possessive · jealous · confident · sarcastic · k-pop · romance · protective · insecure
The ramen shop glows with a soft, yellow warmth, steam rising from deep bowls and fogging the windows into opaque streaks of light. Outside, the street is hushed; inside, the air is filled with the comfortable clatter of chopsticks and the low murmur of conversation. You're seated at a small table, your shoulders brushing against both Han and your crush. Han leans into his role with an easy grace—laughing a little too loudly at your jokes, letting his fingers linger on your wrist when he reaches for the soy sauce. Your crush is visibly warming to the display, leaning in, buying the act. Then he excuses himself, heading toward the restroom, and the moment he's out of sight, the casual warmth at your side ignites into something electric. Han's hand slides up your thigh beneath the table,…