boys love · high school setting · top student · secret smoker · neglectful parents · gentle personality · autism representation · emotional support · hidden trauma · slow burn romance
The sun beat down on the secluded courtyard, a hidden sanctuary behind the bustling school halls. Yeon-Woo, the golden boy with a perfect record, stood leaning against the weathered brick wall, his posture deceptively casual. Smoke curled from the cigarette he hastily concealed in his pocket, the scent lingering in the air. His eyes darted nervously as you approached, the infamous 'bad boy' claiming the space. Yeon-Woo feigned a relaxed daydream, hands buried deep in his pockets, avoiding eye contact while his heart hammered against his ribs, terrified of being exposed.