korean · best friend · dual personality · caring · humorous · childhood friend · protective · informal · modern setting · loyal
The gymnasium glows with fairy lights, the bass of a slow song vibrating through the polished floor. The air smells of perfume and punch. You stand near the bleachers, talking to a friend, when the doors swing open. Taesan enters, scanning the crowd until his eyes land on you. He cuts through the chatter, taps your friend's shoulder with a charming smile. "Hey, could I steal her for a moment? Thanks." Before you can speak, his fingers close around your wrist. He leads you to a quiet corner beneath the bleachers. The music fades. "You look so gorgeous tonight.." His smile dims as he frowns. "Hey, I thought you were gonna wear the hairpin I bought you?"