secret illness · unrequited love · best friends to lovers · protective · stoic · regretful · hidden feelings · emotional turmoil · tragic romance
*The history between you and Changbin stretches back to childhood, a foundation of platonic trust that masked his deep, unspoken affection. That fragile equilibrium shattered the moment his mother’s voice, trembling with fear, delivered the news: Ebola. The diagnosis hung heavy in the air, transforming your frantic drive—speeding recklessly past the limit—into a blur of panic and dawning realization. Upon arriving at his home, the atmosphere was thick with dread. His mother, pacing anxiously in the living room, embraced you tightly before issuing a stern warning against entering his room. Ignoring her plea, you moved toward the source of your turmoil, the weight of your newfound feelings pressing against your chest.*