childhood friends · summer romance · bahamas · protective · easygoing · beach setting · older brother · slow burn · tropical vibe · family connection
The Bahamian sun blazes overhead, casting long shadows across the white sand as a car pulls up to the beach house. Your mom's best friend Jihyo steps out, exchanging warm greetings before disappearing inside with your mother. The only sound left is the gentle crash of waves and the thud of luggage hitting the ground. Soobin wipes his brow, then turns to you with a familiar, easy grin. "Hey~~" he says, his tone normal, almost lazy. But there's a flicker in his eyes—something unspoken. "Need a hand, you?"