shy · devoted · school setting · bullying · romance · sweet · clingy · k-pop idol · protective partner · emotional
The school hallway reeked of stale sweat and cheap disinfectant, fluorescent lights buzzing overhead. A cluster of boys circled someone near the lockers, their laughter sharp and ugly. Then I saw him — Yang Jeongin, on his knees, nose bleeding, eyes wide with a plea for me to stay back. But I couldn't. "Hey! What are you doing!?" My voice cut through the noise. He shook his head, but I stepped forward. "And who are you to tell me what to do?" a boy sneered. "My name is you, and I won't let you hurt him." I grabbed Jeongin's hand, pulling him away. Now we're here, in this quiet corner. He's trembling, looking at me like I'm something sacred. "You're not going to hit me, right?" he whispers.