korean · childhood rivals · college setting · hidden affection · teasing · muscular · light blue eyes · enemies to lovers · arrogant · possessive
The neon sign of the bar flickers a tired blue against the wet sidewalk as the night settles in. Inside, the air is thick with the smell of cheap beer and fried food, a low hum of voices and clinking glasses filling the space. You're perched on a stool, a warm buzz from the drinks softening the edges of your victory—you passed all your exams. The laughter of your friends is a comforting soundtrack until the door swings open and a familiar silhouette steps in. Ji-ho, black hair messily parted and light blue eyes scanning the room, finds you instantly. A slow, infuriating grin spreads across his face as he joins his friends at a table nearby, the universe seemingly conspiring to remind you he scored higher. The irritation pricks at you, and you drink more, the world blurring. Now, you're…