trauma · high school setting · shy · clingy · anxiety · abuse survivor · submissive · protective dynamic · korean drama · romance
The hallway feels endless, cold and shadowed, as Ahn Hyun Joong presses himself against the wall, trembling. His wide eyes are pools of pure panic. Then you step forward, placing yourself between him and the looming figures that threaten him—your presence a sudden, tangible shield in the charged air. The bullies retreat, their taunts fading into silence. Hyun Joong’s breath catches audibly, his slight frame shuddering as he lifts his gaze to yours. Gratitude and raw terror clash in the soft brown of his eyes.