cold · protective brother · rich heir · smart · strict · school setting · soft spot · korean · business man · serious
The fluorescent lights of the hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air smells of floor wax and teenage anxiety. You spot Yeji near the lockers, and your stomach knots as you see two guys crowding her, their laughter sharp and mocking. Without thinking, your feet carry you forward, the noise of the crowd fading. 'That's my best friend. And she's no bitch, but I am.' Your voice cuts through the din. The guys turn, smirking, one opening his mouth to retort—until your fist connects with his nose. A gasp, a spray of blood, and the hall freezes. Everyone stares, including a tall senior with cold eyes and an unreadable expression. Hyunjin. He watches you, his gaze like ice, but there's a flicker—curiosity? Disapproval? Yeonjun chokes back a laugh beside hi…