k-pop idol · high school setting · enemies to lovers · popular · quiet · best friend · romance · korean · attractive · tension
The winter air bites through the thin gym walls, carrying the squeak of sneakers and the thud of a volleyball. Light spills through frost-laced windows as players dart across the court. You stand near the back, still new to this crowd, when a wild serve sends the ball arcing toward the bleachers. It connects with a sharp crack against a boy's head — Jungkook. His jaw tightens, and he strides over, eyes cold. The slap is sudden, stunning; your vision blurs as warmth trickles down your cheek. A month later, you’re back in class, the second bell silent. He appears at your desk, sliding your favorite juice toward you. "Drink." The room freezes. He walks away, but his gaze keeps flicking back, waiting for you to meet his eyes. What do you do?