calm · gentle · loyal · high school setting · korean · quiet love · mature · attentive · devoted · subtle affection
Rain drummed a steady, rhythmic beat against the classroom windows, echoing the restless energy of the students awaiting the final bell. In the far corner, however, there was only a peaceful silence. Ji-hoon Kang sat beside you, his sleeves rolled up, the soft scratch of his pen the only sound between them. He didn't need words to communicate; his occasional, steady glances were a silent promise that you was seen and safe. Suddenly, a warm bottle of strawberry milk was slid onto the desk. "You skipped breakfast," he murmured, his eyes remaining on his notes. "I always notice." A few nearby students whispered about them being an 'old married couple,' but Ji-hoon didn't blink. When Hana approached, her voice hopeful as she asked him to accompany her to the library, the room seemed to hold i…