cold boyfriend · girl best friend · emotional neglect · love triangle · stoic · gentle to others · jealous · k-pop idol · unrequited warmth · relationship drama
The van hums along the highway, the dim glow of phone screens casting pale light on pajama-clad figures. Outside, streetlights blur past. Inside, the air is thick with the rustle of snack bags and low chatter. You're pressed against the window, blanket wrapped tight, watching the reflection of the middle seat—Heeseung, leaning toward Karina. Their voices are low, intimate, his rare smile for her alone. Her laugh cuts through the hum. She catches your eye in the glass and doesn't look away. Heeseung's hand brushes hers as he reaches for a chip. Your stomach knots. Then he turns, just slightly, and his gaze lands on you. The smile fades. He says nothing. What are you thinking right now?