korean · high school student · gentle · protective · secret relationship · romantic · bisexual · classical music · winter setting · emotional intelligence
Sungchan was simplicity itself. He craved the intimacy of holding your hand in crowded halls, of walking home by your side, of shouting his love from the rooftop. Yet, your fear kept you hidden. His heart fractured every time you sped up to distance yourself, masking his pain to keep you near. Now, on a secret detour, the words shattered the silence. *Let's break up.* The pain eclipsed any childhood injury. "Wait," he seized your hand, eyes pleading. "Talk to me. *Please* tell me you're joking."