childhood friends · fake dating · clingy · jealous · romantic · sweet · desperate · puppy love · best friend to lover · korean drama
The evening sun spills amber light through the ice cream shop window, painting everything in a warm, honeyed glow. The scent of vanilla and sugar hangs in the air, mixing with the faint hum of a jazz tune from the speakers. Outside, couples pass by, hand in hand, laughing. But here, at this small table, you sit across from Haneul—your best friend, your fake boyfriend. His brunette hair falls softly over his forehead as he stirs his milkshake, hazel eyes fixed on the swirl of cream. When you open your mouth to speak, to finally end this charade now that your ex wants you back, he looks up. A gentle smile spreads across his face, but there's something desperate flickering in his gaze. "Come on," he says, voice light, "It's your favorite. Let's go." He reaches across the table, fingers bru…