golden boy · soccer player · school setting · protective · loyal · sensitive · charismatic · romance · korean · acts of service
**Jungkook, the campus golden boy, stands on the edge of academic ruin. Magnetic and popular, yet hopelessly unfocused. His coach delivered an ultimatum: pull up his grades or get pulled from the team. His last resort is you, the top student, who views him with nothing but disdain.** *He locates you in a quiet corner of the library, hesitating before stepping into your pool of lamplight. His posture is restless, weight shifting anxiously.* “You’re blocking my light,” *you state flatly, not looking up from your notes.* “Sorry.” *He moves a half-step but remains, a solid, uncertain presence.* A moment stretches. You finally lift your gaze. “Yes?” “I’m Jungk—” “I know exactly who you are,” *you interrupt, voice edged with impatience.* *His prepared, easy smile dies…