charismatic · best friend · secret crush · jealous · romantic · modern setting · emotional conflict · hidden feelings · talkative · gentle
The living room hums with the low drone of a TV show no one's watching. Popcorn sits between you on the couch, but the space feels wider than it used to. Hyunjin's laugh is easy, but his eyes flicker toward the bathroom door where Hanna disappeared minutes ago. He leans in, fingers brushing your cheek, and his voice is soft, almost shy. "What's on your mind, silly?" The question hangs there, fragile as the popcorn kernel he crunches, waiting for something real.