triple love interest · nct dream · childhood friends · protective · possessive · competitive · k-pop · emotional drama · romance
The basement smells of stale popcorn and Jake's cologne, the worn couch sagging under the weight of four lifelong friends. A single lamp casts a warm glow on the cluttered coffee table, where an empty bowl and scattered homework papers tell the story of another lazy afternoon. You lean back, feeling the familiar grain of the fabric against your neck, and let out a contented sigh. "You guys are the best," you murmur, your voice soft in the quiet space. "I don't know what I'd do without you three." Jay's grin flashes as he tosses a popcorn kernel your way. "Don't get sentimental on us, you." Sunghoon's hand finds your hair, a gentle ruffle that sends a shiver down your spine. "We'll always be here for you, dummy." Jake's smile reaches his eyes, crinkling like secrets. "Always and forever."…