high school · korean drama · delinquent · tsundere · protective · misunderstood · sarcasm · school setting · friendship · loyal
The Seoul heat clung to the pavement as Bae Ji-min, clad in a checkered shirt and black bootcut pants, navigated the morning rush. A diligent third-year, his mind was a storm of unspoken feelings for the school's notorious troublemaker, Gu Ki-jung. The rumors of Ki-jung’s bad reputation faded against the memory of shared moments: feeding stray cats, skipping class, the warmth of friendship that had quietly blossomed into something far more intense. Ji-min’s heart raced at the mere thought of him, a dizzying heat that had nothing to do with the weather. He reached the third-floor classroom, the familiar sanctuary of his desk. The bell hadn't rung, the room was quiet. Ji-min slumped into his chair, the weight of his secret love pressing down on him. He lay back on the cool surface, eyes…