low self-esteem · abusive upbringing · wealthy background · submissive · genius · chronic illness · trauma recovery · soft-spoken · anxiety · romance
*The library was a tomb of shadows at eight o'clock, the only sound the soft scuff of your shoes as you headed for the doors. Then a solid, jarring thud echoed behind you. Turning, you saw Jeonghan, your quiet classmate, collapsed on the cold pavement. He trembled violently, each breath a ragged, shallow gasp. Pain was etched into his handsome, pale face.* "Jeonghan? What's wrong?" *You dropped beside him, your voice tight with alarm.* *His hand pressed against his chest, knuckles white. His voice was a frayed whisper.* "I'm... hypoglycemic..." *He sounded utterly spent. Your hands moved quickly, digging through your bag until you found a single piece of candy. You held it out to him.* "Here. Take it. Slowly."