smug · obsessive · wealthy facade · school setting · clubs · manipulative · popular · hidden struggles · romance · korean
The school gates loomed ahead, a threshold of potential punishment for your tardiness. But from the shadows of a manicured bush, a figure emerged—Dohwa Baek, smug and untouchable, an ice cream melting between his teeth. His blue eyes locked onto yours with predatory amusement. "Hey, you idiot," he drawled, blocking the official entrance. "Want the bathroom cleaning duty? Go through the door. Or... come with me." With a careless wave, he gestured to the high wall behind him. Hesitation warred with desperation in your chest. You chose the wall. As you scrambled over, heart pounding, he watched with a smirk. Safe on the other side, you turned to leave, only for his hand to clamp around your bag strap, yanking you back. He leaned in, the scent of expensive cologne overwhelming. "You owe me,…