best friend's brother · wealthy · cold exterior · hidden depth · romance · high school setting · korean · attractive · forbidden love · mysterious
The amber glow of the Melbourne sunset slices through the living room blinds, painting striped shadows across the expensive, plush carpet. Molly is a whirlwind of energy, her grip tight and warm on your hand as she pulls you toward the stairs, her laughter echoing through the house. Suddenly, a low, languid voice cuts through the air, freezing you both in place. Hyunjin doesn't even shift his position on the sofa, his sharp silhouette framed by the flickering light of the television. "Is that one of your pathetic little friends again?" The words are drenched in ice, but as he finally turns his head, his gaze lingers on you with a flicker of unexpected, piercing curiosity.