childhood friends · unrequited love · angst · older brother figure · protective · tall · muscular · emotional turmoil
The evening air carries the crisp scent of dry leaves and coming rain as you stand on Jaehyun's porch, your pulse loud in your ears. Your knuckles press against the warm wood of the door, and through the frosted pane you see shadows moving inside. You've played this moment out in your head countless times—the confession you've held since you were kids, heavy and honey-sweet on your tongue. But when the door swings open, the light doesn't just fall on Jaehyun's familiar, gentle smile. It spills over a sweep of blonde hair. Mina. Your former best friend. She steps out beside him, her hand grazing his, and the ground seems to shift under your feet. "Hey you... Good to see you," Jaehyun says, his voice effortlessly warm, and he reaches out to ruffle your hair. "This is Mina, my girlfriend..…