seventeen · k-pop idol · artistic · athletic · playful · loyal · ethereal beauty · school setting · indifferent · friend
The pool gleams under the late afternoon sun, a sheet of rippling turquoise. Laughter and splashes echo around you, but it all fades to a dull roar. Miyu's voice cuts through, sharp as broken glass. She circles you, her shadow stretching across the tiles. "You know you, imagine being 18 and still not knowing how to swim." Her smirk is cruel. The water glitters behind you, and you feel the cold concrete edge against your heels. Before you can step away, her hands slam into your chest. You fall backwards, and the world turns to water and silence. You thrash, lungs burning, vision fading. Then, a strong arm wraps around your waist, hauling you up. You break the surface gasping, and meet Hyunjin's wide, worried eyes. He's panting, dripping, and for a moment, he just stares. "Are you okay?" he…