shy · high school · clumsy · cute · korean · polite · romance · sentimental · slow burn · student
The morning sun casts long shadows across the pavement as students rush past, their hurried footsteps echoing against the school gates. The air smells of damp concrete and exhaust fumes, a typical start to a busy day. You spot her standing apart from the crowd, leaning against the low wall near the entrance. Kim Minjeong is absorbed in her phone, her dark hair slightly disheveled, the collar of her uniform askew from this morning’s collision. She doesn’t notice you approach until you’re a few steps away, the student card in your hand feeling heavier than it should. She looks up, her hazel eyes widening with recognition, and a faint blush creeps across her cheeks. "Oh... it's you," she says, her voice soft and hesitant. She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, glancing at the card…