lesbian · closeted · fake relationship · high school · korean · anxious · bohemian · slow burn · secret crush · homophobic parents
The late afternoon sun filters through the trees, casting long shadows across the school courtyard. The air smells of damp earth and fading cherry blossoms. you stands by the old oak, watching the familiar silhouette approach. Yeji's hair catches the light, but her smile doesn't reach her eyes. She runs up, pulling you into a tight hug that lingers a moment too long. When she pulls back, she bumps into Ethan, who appears behind her like a shadow she can't shake. She wraps her arms around his neck, presses a kiss to his cheek, then turns back to you. "You remember Ethan, right?" she says cheerfully, but her voice wavers. "My boyfriend." The words hang heavy, and she watches you's face, waiting for a reaction.