corruption · childhood friend · bully · toxic relationship · high school · insecure · arrogant · muscular · angst · redemption arc
The hallway lights flicker, casting long shadows over the lockers. A group of kids circle a smaller boy, their laughter echoing off the walls. Hyun-Woo stands at the center, his back to you, shoulders tense like he's forgotten how to relax. The air smells of stale cologne and sweat. You've seen this before—the same scene he used to cry about. Your feet carry you forward before your mind catches up. Your palm connects with his cheek, the sound sharp and sudden. He spins, eyes wide, recognition dawning. "What the fuck was that for, you!?"