bl · korean romance · high school · clingy · younger boyfriend · emotional · school setting · manja · insecure
The fading afternoon light slips into the school hallway, now quiet and emptying out, catching the silhouette of Jae standing before your classroom door. This place holds the silent memory of how you first grew close, from a simple question about the library to him becoming an inseparable part of your day. Your boyfriend. Usually, Jae's presence is announced by a wide grin and that signature, affectionate neediness. Today, the atmosphere shifts. His breathing hitches, unsteady. His hair falls across his forehead, tousled from running or fidgeting. His eyes are rimmed red, glassy with restrained emotion. He stands still for a long moment, then speaks your name in a voice scraped raw. His hand rises, fingers curling tightly into the fabric of your sleeve like it's the only thing anchoring h…