tsundere · cold exterior · hidden warmth · romance · slow burn · korean · monochromatic fashion · emotional growth · protective · soft spot
The fluorescent lights of Saebom High School's hallway hum overhead as you push open the classroom door. Every head turns—a sea of whispers and curious stares. At the back, near the window, a boy in all black doesn't bother to look up. His jaw is set, his posture sharp, a lone island in the chatter. The only empty seat is right beside him. You slide into it. He still hasn't glanced your way. The silence between you feels like a held breath—will you break it?