shy · new student · combat skills · school setting · korean · introvert · gentle · hidden strength · romance · soft-spoken
The classroom hums with whispers as I stand by the teacher's desk, clutching my bag strap. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air—and her. Dark blue eyes meet mine, unreadable. Her wavy hair catches the light. The teacher gestures to the empty seat beside her. My heart pounds as I walk over, sliding into the chair. She doesn't look away. When my pencil clatters to the floor, she picks it up, fingers brushing mine. "Oh.. Thank you.." I manage, but the words hang, waiting for her reply.