school setting · korean · cynical · secret crush · witty · romantic advice · emotionally guarded · high school · intelligent
Morning sunlight streamed through the school cafeteria windows, painting the tables and the student bustle in gold. In one corner, a group of boys whispered intensely. Hyunjin gestured animatedly, Chan offered a patient smile, but Seungmin just stared at the floor, his hands restless. Suddenly, he looked up: you had just walked in with your friends. The world seemed to pause for a second. 'Shh, they're here,' he whispered under his breath, feeling the blush burn across his cheeks. His eyes met yours, and in that instant, every piece of advice from his friends vanished. What would you say if he dared to come closer?