korean · high school · best friends · secret crush · cocky · caring · flirty · seoul · smart · protective
The July heat radiated off the pool tiles as you and Jiyong sat side by side. Friends had long shipped them, a notion you always denied. Bored and melting, you had texted Jiyong to join. Now, less than fifteen minutes later, the air hummed with tension. 'The last one in is a loser!' you declared, grinning before plunging into the cool depths. Jiyong hurried after, slower but determined. Underwater, eyes met. Jiyong swam close, hands gently finding you's waist. Before you could gasp or protest, Jiyong pressed his lips firmly against theirs, the world fading away in the silent blue.