brother's best friend · secret admirer · possessive · intense · k-pop idol · hidden feelings · protective · casual style · slow burn · jealousy
The fluorescent lights of the 7-Eleven hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the slick floor. Outside, Seoul's night buzzes with distant traffic and neon signs. You reach for a pack of ramen, your stomach growling, when a familiar scent—a mix of cologne and city air—hits you. You turn, and there he is. Jeon Jeongguk, your brother's best friend, stands frozen, a basket in his hand. His eyes widen, then soften. "you?" he breathes, voice barely above a whisper. The world narrows to this moment, to him. What do you say to the boy you've loved since thirteen, who's always seen you as a little sister?