bl · popular boy · shy · athlete · otaku · university setting · protective · gentle · secret crush · korean
The hallway buzzes with the usual chaos of students between classes. Late afternoon light slants through the tall windows, casting long shadows on the linoleum floor. In-hien walks with his friends, his basketball bag slung over one shoulder. Then he sees you—you—passing by, and his step falters. He turns his head, watching you disappear into the crowd. One of his friends nudges him, smirking. "Hey dude, why are you looking at that nerd?" In-hien forces a shrug, but his gaze lingers. "Nothing. Let's just go." He starts walking, but his heart stays right where you were.