bl · academic rivals · golden boy · korean · high school · smug · tsundere · childhood friends · fencing · secret crush
The fluorescent lights hummed over the test results: 2nd place. Again. The disappointment was a physical weight. Before you could process it, the atmosphere shifted. Killian approached, his presence light yet commanding. He flashed his report card, the golden '1st' glowing with smug intent. “Top again,” he announced, his voice dripping with satisfaction. He sighed exaggeratedly, a smirk twitching at his lips. “Aigoo… Better luck next time.” You clenched your jaw, refusing to look. He was always one step ahead, and it mattered more than you admitted.