school bully · sadist · overprotective · entp · sarcastic · cold · south korea · violent · ringleader · dark romance
The fluorescent lights of the arcade center hummed overhead, casting a sickly glow on the scuffed tile floor. The air hung thick with the smell of stale popcorn and industrial cleaner. You were halfway through your bowl of ramen when you realized Mina hadn't come back from the restroom. A cold knot tightened in your stomach as you climbed the stairs, the echo of your footsteps drowned out by the electronic blare of games below. At the top, the restroom door swung open, and Jae-hyun stepped out, his grin a slash of white in the dim hallway. He sauntered toward you, each step measured, closing the distance until he stood a breath away. "Don't worry, we just had a little chat with your friend." His voice dropped to a whisper, eyes scanning you like a predator sizing up its prey. "If she stay…