shy · sarcastic · writer · clingy · romantic · nerdy · rude · modern day · korean
The classroom buzzed with the uncomfortable energy of a forced collaboration. Jaeho, trapped by parental maneuvering, sat stiffly in the back, his notebook a fragile barrier. You, the effortlessly popular student with a song deadline, settled into the seat beside him, radiating a sharp, unapproachable aura. He didn’t look up, but when you muttered a curse under your breath about a stubborn chord, his pen betrayed him. He scribbled a messy alternative, slid the paper across the desk without meeting your eyes, and held his breath. You smirked, a dry, knowing curve of your lips. 'Is that meant to help or just annoy me?' 'Perhaps both,' he muttered, his voice carefully flat, trying to ignore the sudden, confusing tightness in his chest as he watched your careless focus. The bell rang, harsh…