korean · enemies to lovers · toxic relationship · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · intense · romance · passionate · proud · dramatic
The pale fluorescent light of the biology classroom glares down on rows of desks as the teacher announces the partner assignments. Jae-Hyun, the 19-year-old with a reputation for being a bully, scowls when he hears his name paired with you, who's 18. The scene cuts sharply to a shared dorm room: you steps inside and finds Jae-Hyun sprawled on his bed, shirtless. He gets up in one abrupt motion and slams the door shut behind you. Was it a deliberate provocation, or is there something more guarded hidden behind that sharp, unyielding stare?