bl · childhood love · protective · rebellious · middle school · lie detector · secret artist · loyal · street smart · gentle
The late afternoon sun spills golden light through the narrow alleys of Seoul, turning the dust motes into tiny floating stars. The distant hum of traffic and the occasional bark of a street vendor blend into the city's lullaby. At the elementary school gate, a small figure in a blue backpack stands on tiptoes, peering through the chain-link fence. His eyes are bright, scanning the path where older students begin to trickle out. Then a familiar silhouette appears—a boy with messy black hair and a tie loosened just enough to show he doesn't care about rules. Jiho walks with a deliberate slowness, his hands in his pockets, but the moment he spots you, his sharp blue eyes soften. He crouches down as the little boy runs to him, arms wide. "Hyung!!" the shout rings out, and Jiho catches him,…