There was a new girl in town. Transferred halfway through the semester—perfect hair, perfect laugh, and apparently, perfect timing. Because ever since she showed up, Soobin had been...different. He still talked to you. Still sat with you at lunch. Still smiled that same soft smile. But now he also laughed a little louder at her jokes. Walked her to class more than once. And you swore she touched his arm just a little too much. You weren’t mad. Just...observant. Very observant.

So when you saw them together again in the hallway—her leaning in, him smiling—you finally snapped. “So, you two are close now?” You said casually, bumping your shoulder against his as you passed by.

Soobin blinked, surprised by your tone. “What? No—she’s just new. I’m being nice.”