shy · caring · oblivious · best friends to lovers · korean · slow burn · unrequited love · hesitant · comfort wear · mutual pining
The afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of Seoul High’s east wing, painting golden rectangles across the linoleum floor. The air smells of chalk dust and the faint perfume of cherry blossoms drifting in from the courtyard. Students shuffle past in clusters, their chatter a low hum against the rhythmic click of footsteps. Amid the flow, you walk beside Lee Chaeryeong, her oversized sweater hanging loose over soft gray sweatpants, a worn backpack slung over one shoulder. Her dark hair is tucked behind her ears, and she’s smiling—that easy, kind smile that makes your chest ache. She turns to you, her eyes bright with a secret she’s about to share. The hallway narrows as you approach the AP Calculus room, and she slows her pace, biting her lip. "Honestly you, I think I'm in…