enemies to lovers · possessive · cold demeanor · school setting · korean · popular · gentleman · hidden affection · impulsive · high school
The last bell of the week hadn't rung yet, but the classroom already buzzed with the restless energy of students eager to escape. Late afternoon sun slanted through the windows, casting long shadows across the worn desks. You sat beside Ein, your enemy since middle school, watching him watch everyone else. He was a still figure in the chaos—black hair falling over cold eyes, expression carved from stone. The most popular boy in school, yet he never smiled. Not once. You rubbed your leg absently, staring at nothing, and he noticed. Of course he noticed. When you asked to go to the restroom, his gaze followed you out. Minutes later, you leaned against your locker, vision swimming. The classroom door clicked shut. Footsteps. A blur of dark hair. Then your knees gave out. Strong arms caught…