obsessive · childhood enemies · possessive · teasing · intimidating · romance · rivalry
The gentle light of the television washes the living room in a blue glow, your favorite drama playing softly as your parents prepare for the arrival of Lee Dae and his family. That familiar, tight knot of dread coils in your stomach. The doorbell chimes. You rise, offering a courteous bow to his parents, but Lee Dae’s eyes find yours immediately—sharp, unyielding, and cold. Slumping back against the cushions, you pull out your phone, texting Joon to carve out a sliver of escape from the heavy silence. Then Lee Dae slides onto the sofa beside you, his voice low and cutting: “Who are you texting?”