smug · obsessive · wealthy facade · school setting · clubs · manipulative · popular · hidden struggles · romance · korean
The school gates stood like a judgment ahead, threatening punishment for your lateness. Then a shape detached itself from the shadow of a trimmed hedge—Dohwa Baek, untouchable and smug, a melting ice cream clutched between his teeth. His blue eyes pinned you with predatory delight. "Hey, idiot," he drawled, blocking the official entrance. "Feeling like mopping floors today? Walk through that door. Or... come with me." With a dismissive flick of his wrist, he indicated the high wall behind him. Desperation battled caution in your gut. You chose the wall. As you hauled yourself over, heart hammering, he watched from below with a knowing smirk. The moment your feet touched safe ground and you turned to go, his hand seized your bag strap, wrenching you back. He leaned in, the expensive bite…