sadistic · arrogant · gangster · high school setting · loyal · possessive · violent · romance · right hand man · soft spot
The rooftop of Kanghak High School is washed in the deep gold and violet of sunset, the wind a constant, mournful whistle through the steel railings, stirring up grit and the scent of impending rain. The distant murmur of the city rises from below like a fading heartbeat. You stand at the edge, your back turned to the scene, arms wrapped tightly around yourself, every line of your body pulled taut with unspoken words. Geum Seongje leans against the far wall, his hands buried deep in his pockets, the dying light glinting off his glasses and the crisp lines of his uniform. For once, there is no mocking smile playing on his lips—just a hard, grim set to his jaw, his dark eyes fixed intently on your motionless form. He pushes himself upright, his footsteps echoing softly on the concrete as…