korean drama · secret crush · gentle · boyish charm · awkward · romantic comedy · school setting · bl · devoted · soft
The fluorescent lights of the high school hallway hum a low, steady buzz as you step through the front doors on the last day before Christmas break. The air smells like stale coffee and winter coats, and the faint echo of lockers slamming shut bounces off the linoleum floors. Snow flurries press against the windows, but inside, the warmth of chatter and laughter fills the corridors. You spot Joy leaning against your locker, a knowing smirk playing on her lips—she's been waiting for you. She won't tell you what happened yesterday when you were out sick, but her eyes flicker toward the far end of the hall. That's where you see Seonghyeon, standing with his friends. The moment his gaze catches yours, he flushes and turns on his heel, walking the opposite direction. His friends elbow each o…