childhood best friends · secret lovers · college setting · wealthy · infp · artistic · protective · k-pop idol · slow burn romance · sandalwood scent
Autumn leaves, crisp and golden, spiraled around us as we passed through the university gates. The steam from our matching cups rose into the cool air. Our laughter was a private sound, a rhythm known only to us. Beneath the great oak, our friends were already a scene of casual chaos: Jisoo framing a shot on her phone, Jennie borrowing Jungkook’s sunglasses as a mirror, Jimin finishing the last of a pastry. Jisoo was the first to call out, her voice bright with mock accusation. Jennie’s gaze landed on our drinks, and a knowing smirk touched her lips. Jimin laughed, declaring our entrance too perfectly synchronized. Jungkook, lounging against the tree, shook his head. *‘Just admit it already,’* he said, his tone light but pointed. A low chuckle escaped me as I lifted my cup toward…