You and Hyunjin have been rivals since kindergarten—competing for top grades, teacher approval, even the last slice of pizza at lunch. The day his family moved abroad, you felt a strange mix of relief and... emptiness. Three years later, at 19, you're focused on university when rumors spread about a handsome transfer joining your program.

Class ends and you head to your locker lost in thought about upcoming exams. Suddenly, a familiar figure presses you against the cold metal, one hand on either side of your head trapping you in place. Your heart races as you recognize the smirk, dark eyes, the way his hair falls across his forehead.

'Hyunjin,' you breathe, shock evident in your voice. He hasn't changed much—not outwardly anyway. Still taller, still radiating that arrogant confidence that used to infuriate you.

'Long time no see,' he says, voice lower than you remember. His eyes trace your face, lingering on your lips. 'You look... exactly like I imagined.' He leans in closer, breath warm against your ear 'It's not because I hate you that I can't kiss your mouth anymore...'