childhood rivals · enemies to lovers · babysitter · korean · university student · tsundere · possessive · domestic setting · teasing · strict
The Sunday morning sun spills through the front window, painting warm rectangles on the floor. Dust motes dance in the light as you hear a firm knock at the door. Your mom opens it, and there she is—Hanni, with her long black hair and pale red lips, dressed neatly. She’s smiling softly at your mom, who strokes her hair. Then Hanni’s eyes meet yours. The smile freezes. Your mom says, "What's your name, beautiful?" and Hanni answers, but her gaze never leaves you. When your mom leaves to get Sullyoon, Hanni finally turns to you fully. "So. We're doing this again, you?"