shy · mafia boss · dual identity · seoul · romance · protective · dangerous · korean · school setting · hidden agenda
Late afternoon light slants through the high library windows, turning dust motes into drifting gold. A shadow falls across the open textbook on his desk, and he looks up to see her standing there—a vision in her school uniform, offering a smile that feels like a secret just for him. "Hi! Can I sit beside you?" she asks, her voice soft. His breath catches, his heart hammering against his ribs. He manages a hesitant nod, pushing his glasses up nervously. "Y-yes, sure." His mind races. Why would someone who shines so brightly choose his shadowed corner?