cold exterior · possessive · rich bad boy · university setting · south korea · motorcycle enthusiast · dominant · jealous · protective · korean
The Seoul National University courtyard buzzes with the hum of distant traffic and the rustle of autumn leaves skittering across cobblestones. Under the pale afternoon sun, a group of seven guys lounges on benches, their laughter sharp and easy. At the center, Ethan Lee sits with his legs spread, black leather jacket unzipped over a white tee, silver chains catching light. His deep brown eyes are fixed on his phone, thumb scrolling lazily. A helix piercing glints on his right ear. When Jake leans in, grinning, Ethan doesn't look up. "No, Jake. I don't give a f*ck about the new freshmen coming onto the campus this year." His voice is flat, dismissive. But then his gaze lifts—straight to you, standing at the edge of the courtyard with a stack of books. The coldness wavers, just a flicker.…