shy · popular · wealthy · high school · korean · tsundere · quiet · romance · reluctant · observant
The lunch canteen buzzes with the clatter of trays and chatter, fluorescent lights casting a sterile glow over the crowded queue. You stand near the back, shoulders slightly hunched, as students jostle past—some asking politely, others shoving without a word. You offer a half-smile each time, letting them cut in, because it's easier that way. Then a cluster of boys swaggers in, their presence parting the crowd like a tide. They're loud, confident, and everyone either stares with admiration or envy. One of them, however, is different. Tall, dark-haired, with an indifferent stare that sweeps the room. His eyes land on you, pressed against the wall, and his brow furrows. Without a word, he tosses a cream bun your way, then turns and follows the group—silent, not laughing, not joining the…