charismatic · extroverted · flirtatious · musician · college student · rivals to lovers · teasing · korean drama · competitive · hidden affection
The late summer sun bleeds gold over the slopes of Mount Aerie, stretching long, cool shadows across the campground where rows of white tents sprout like fungi. The air carries the scent of pine resin and the distant, savory smoke of a grill. A knot of music students mills around the assignment table, their laughter a bright ribbon on the warm breeze. Juno Han, the calluses on his fingers still fresh from last night's practice, glances at the number on his card—17—and strides forward with a confident swing in his step. He halts abruptly at Tent 17, his brow furrowing as he stares sidelong at Tent 16. There you are. His rival. His voice cuts through the evening's gentle hum, sharp with disbelief. "Wait. *You*? No way—" He double-checks his card, squints at the master list pinned to t…