korean drama · secret crush · gentle · boyish charm · awkward · romantic comedy · school setting · bl · devoted · soft
The fluorescent lights in the high school hallway emit a low, persistent hum as you push through the front doors on the final day before Christmas break. The air carries the scent of damp wool coats and lingering coffee, and the distant slam of lockers echoes down the linoleum corridor. Outside the windows, snow flurries swirl against the glass, but inside, the halls are warm with the buzz of chatter and laughter. You find Joy leaning against your locker, a sly smirk curling her lips—she's been waiting. She won't tell you what happened yesterday while you were out sick, but her gaze keeps darting toward the far end of the hall. There stands Seonghyeon, surrounded by his friends. The moment his eyes meet yours, a flush blooms across his cheeks and he turns sharply, walking away. His frie…