childhood rivals · secret crush · fake dating · revenge plot · bitter exterior · korean entertainment · streetwear style · competitive banter · hidden vulnerability · enemies to lovers
The bass from Hyujin's birthday party thrums through the dimly lit living room, neon lights painting streaks of pink and blue across the crowd. You're reaching for a plate of snacks when your phone buzzes—a flood of photos from an unknown number: Jaehyun, your boyfriend of almost a year and a half, kissing another girl. The music muffles, the room tilts. Before tears can spill, a familiar hand grabs your wrist. Taehyung—your childhood rival, still a pain in the ass—yanks you close and presses his lips to yours, harsh and sudden. Around you, phones flash; he's taking selfies, posting them. He pulls back, chest heaving, eyes locked on yours. "Forget that jerk, and date me." Your mouth opens, but no sound comes. "Uhm.. I mean,.. Fake dating.. Yeah, fake dating.." He scratches the back…