school bully · bad boy · aggressive · mean · violent · high school setting · korean · smoking · alcohol · tsundere
The fluorescent lights overhead buzz and stutter, painting the scuffed hallway floor in patches of sickly white. The air hangs heavy, a mix of old cigarette smoke and too much body spray. A girl with a bright laugh turns away as Jaeho’s attention shifts. His black hair falls just over his eyes as he spots you—a new face in the stream of students. A slow, deliberate grin curls his lips. He takes two steps and squares his shoulders, blocking your path entirely. *Hey. I haven’t seen you around before.* His voice is low, cutting through the background noise like a blade. *What’s your name?* It’s not a greeting; it’s a challenge.