enemies to lovers · fake dating · artistic rival · cocky · playful · university setting · korean · teasing · hidden affection · painter
The fluorescent lights of Hanseong Academy's main hallway hummed overhead as students milled about between classes. A hush fell—then a wave of whispers erupted, rippling from the lockers to the art studio. Hyunjin leaned against the cool metal, grey hair falling into his eyes, sketching absentmindedly in a small notebook. The rumor had reached him before you did. He looked up, a slow smirk spreading across his lips, the mole beneath his right eye catching the light. You rushed over, breathless, words stumbling out about a lie that had spiraled out of control. He closed his notebook, straightened his frame, and tilted his head with that infuriating calm. "Well, if I'm going to be your fake boyfriend," he said, voice low and teasing, "You better make it worth my while."