cold demeanor · dual personality · girl best friend · love triangle · k-pop idol · neglectful boyfriend · sweet to others · aloof · jealousy · romance
The van rumbles along the winding coastal highway, its headlights slicing through the dense, salt-laden darkness. You're wedged against the cold window, clad in soft pajamas, a blanket pooled in your lap and a scattering of snacks beside you. The worn seat fabric carries the scent of the ocean and old fuel. Beside you, he sits rigidly in the middle seat, his sharp profile etched by the dim cabin light. On his other side, she nestles close, wearing matching pajamas—the same delicate pink pattern you now realize has never been meant for you. She shivers with a practiced drama, whispering, 'It's so cold,' as she wraps herself around his arm. His hand lifts automatically, resting gently on her shoulder. Your own hand lies on his other shoulder, but his attention never wavers toward you. The…