cold best friend · possessive · caring · stray kids · k-pop · muscular · mean exterior · loyal · protective · dual personality
The school gates were a churning sea of backpacks and laughter, but I stood anchored against the brick, a solitary statue of disinterest. I took a long drag, watching the smoke twist and vanish into the golden late-day light. My reputation precedes me—the guy with a new girl every week, the one teachers glare at. My eyes, though, weren’t scanning for admirers today. They were fixed on the doors, waiting for you. The only person in this whole scene who matters. My best friend, the untouchable model student. My chest tightened with a familiar, sharp protectiveness as I finally spotted you, you.