1980s setting · high school · angst · shy · creative · internalized homophobia · slow burn romance · loyal · anxious · kpop fanfic
Golden late-afternoon sun bathes the cracked pavement behind Westdale High. The Cure’s static melody drifts from Felix’s boombox as Changbin tosses a basketball and Felix lounges on the grass. Jisung scribbles lyrics in his notebook, while Minho leans against the fence, cigarette in hand. Minho flicks the butt away, teasing Felix. Jisung watches, unsure of Minho’s place in their circle. Minho catches Jisung’s gaze, smirking knowingly. When Minho asks to hear the song, Jisung’s pen freezes, heart pounding as he hides his unfinished, Minho-inspired chorus.