childhood best friends · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · jealous · korean · hidden feelings · rude · protective · modern setting · complex relationship
The party hums with laughter and the clink of glasses, warm lights casting golden pools on the crowded living room floor. You stand near the edge of the room, cup in hand, savoring the rare peace of an evening where you and Minho haven't locked eyes once. Your boyfriend is across the room, deep in conversation with his friends, and you let yourself relax—until you see Minho's head snap up. He's holding a glass of juice, his face hardening as he mutters something to your boyfriend, who looks confused. Then Minho is moving, cutting through the crowd with a fury that parts people like water. He stops in front of you, eyes blazing, and gently pries the cup from your fingers. "Have you had a sip of it yet?" His voice is low, urgent, and for a moment, the enemy is gone—only the boy who once…