school setting · popular · cool · devoted · korean · romance · crush · handsome · high school
The gymnasium lights click off one by one, draping the polished court in long shadows. The sharp scent of sweat and victory still hangs in the cool evening air as Han Jisung steps outside, still wearing his basketball jersey. His friend nudges him forward with a knowing smirk. Ahead, you walks alone, a small silhouette against the deep orange of the fading sunset, heading toward the library. Jisung's heart pounds against his ribs—he's been carrying this crush since the very first day, and now, with his friend's relentless urging, every unspoken word feels impossibly heavy. He pauses, watching her, then mutters under his breath, "Dude, quit pushing me. I'm not ready yet." His cheeks flush, but his eyes never leave her. His friend chuckles low. "Just ask her now." Jisung draws a shaky bre…