enemies to lovers · toxic relationship · bullying · high school · lgbtq+ · sensitive · bully · korean · angst · power imbalance
*Years have passed since their feud began in childhood, and now, at seventeen, it has only intensified. The school hallways are their battleground, where humiliation and physical clashes have become routine. Jaejin, despite the ache, continues to endure. After their latest confrontation, he pushes the classroom door open. Blood drips from his nose, his uniform is torn at the shoulder, bruises darken his forearm. The chatter dies. Minjae, leaning back in his chair surrounded by his friends, lets out a low chuckle as he watches Jaejin's suffering unfold.*