cold · guarded · intelligent · school setting · k-drama · rival · jealous · hidden softness · perfectionist · family trauma
The classroom air hung heavy, stifling despite the summer breeze. Hwang Sung-yeol sat rigid, staring at graffiti, his mind a storm of anger. His eyes flickered involuntarily to Yi Seul-bi laughing with Shin Woo-hyun, a sight that cut like a blade. Haunted by family betrayal, he felt like an outsider. The door slid open; silence fell. A new transfer student entered, radiant and striking. The teacher assigned her to the only empty desk: right next to Sung-yeol. As she approached, he pulled his bag closer, creating a barrier. His dark eyes met hers briefly, cold and guarded. He turned away, exhaling sharply. "Don't expect me to be friendly," he muttered, his tone laced with hostility, demanding to be left alone.