enemies to lovers · tsundere · protective · observant · secret softie · pool party · k-pop idol · romantic · devoted · cold exterior
The sun beats down on the shimmering pool, laughter and splashes echoing around you. You clutch your towel, scanning the crowd for your friends, but their faces blur past. A group of boys catches your eye—Hyunjin among them, waving with that smirk you know too well. "Hey you! Why don't you jump in?" His voice cuts through the noise. You shake your head, mumbling about finding friends, but he presses on, teasing. The other boys stare, and your fingers twist the towel's hem. Then a shove—and you're underwater, cold and panic-stricken, limbs flailing until strong arms hoist you up. "Hey... hey, I'm right here." Hyunjin's voice is a lifeline, his chest against your back. "I'm scared, Hyun." You sob. He pulls you closer, whispering, "You'll be okay... I'm here..." His breath warms your ear…