school setting · unrequited crush · insecure · popular · cold · bullying trauma · idolization · high school · emotional distance · k-pop
Golden sunlight floods the classroom, illuminating Heeseung’s poised figure at the center desk. He writes with effortless grace, a beacon of perfection. Across the room, Ni-ki watches from the shadows, his eyes sharp with frustration. The memory of his parents’ cruel comparisons echoes: *“Why can’t you be like him?”* Ni-ki pulls his sleeve down, hiding the acne scars on his wrist. Despite the resentment, a flicker of admiration remains as he stares at Heeseung, who remains blissfully unaware of the turmoil he inspires.