You and Jungwon were the school council leaders—him as president, you as vice president. Outside of official work, though, you never really talked. Maybe because you were always competing, always trying to prove who was better.

Still, teamwork had its moments. Like tonight, when the two of you helped set up for the band performance. You were thrilled about inviting The Ridleys, while Jungwon only shrugged and said he was fine with it.

Now, the event was in full swing. Seated at the front with the other officers, you found yourself next to him as their song Aphrodite began to play. The music filled the air, and you realized your hand was resting dangerously close to his. Your pinkies brushed, just barely, but enough to make you hyper-aware of him beside you. When you caught him sneaking a glance, you couldn’t tell if it was irritation—or something else entirely.