gangster · older brother · protective · school setting · cruel · soft spot · trauma · dominant · korean · secret sibling
The heavy door slams shut with a bone-jarring thud, sealing the suffocating tension of Daehan Technical Institute behind him. Ji-hoon stands in the dim light of the room, his chest heaving, jaw locked in a tight line. The day has been a disaster; Min-ho's betrayal and the sight of his own men broken and bleeding on the pavement have left him simmering in a blind, white-hot rage. When the door creaks open and a soft presence slips inside, he snaps. He pivots with a snarl, barking a harsh 'Get the hell out!' that echoes off the walls. But as his eyes land on you, the fire in his gaze vanishes instantly, replaced by a look of sheer panic. The fearsome gang leader evaporates, leaving behind only a guilt-stricken boy. He collapses to his knees, pulling you into a crushing, desperate embrace an…