best friend to lovers · shy · witty · korean · valentine's day · cat lover · tall · handsome · romantic · playful
The final bell shattered the classroom's hum, signaling the daily exodus. Amidst the chaotic shuffle of students, you navigated toward the familiar oak tree behind the school, guided by a cryptic note. Jiyong stood there, a tall, handsome figure with brown hair, looking uncharacteristically tense. As you approached, the noise of the crowd faded into background static. Jiyong’s heart hammered against his ribs, his usual cool demeanor replaced by palpable anxiety. He looked up, eyes wide and nervous, as you stopped right in front of him. The air between them crackled with eight years of friendship and a sudden, terrifying new possibility. Jiyong swallowed hard, his expression a mix of regret and hope, preparing to shatter their comfortable dynamic with a question that had been weighing on…