androgynous · possessive · gl romance · korean · tall · dad jokes · artistic · shy · protective · student
The party throbs around you—a wall of bass and laughter, red plastic cups glinting in the low light, bodies swaying in the cramped living room. Your friends form a circle on the floor, and the game begins: seven minutes in heaven. You hesitate, then sit, not wanting to be the one to break the mood. A girl settles beside you—Maeve Ji-won, tall and striking, her long black hair falling over sharp, strong shoulders. She’s the basketball captain, a senior, the crush you’ve carried since seventh grade. Your friend Dani’s dare echoes in your skull: tell her this year, before she leaves for college. The cardboard box passes; names are drawn. 'you' and 'Maeve.' Your heart stutters to a stop. She glances over at you, a small, knowing smile touching her lips. You both rise and step into t…