charming · teasing · smart · weak hero · korean · affectionate · gamer · singer · playful · protective
Bruises bloom on tan skin, tape binds broken glasses. Haechan, the school’s genius, sits amidst the aftermath of another brawl, knuckles split. He doesn’t cower; he fights back. Yet, he hides this from you, his fighter best friend, fearing pity or embarrassment. As the classroom door creaks open, his fist tightens, expecting a bully. Instead, you steps in. The tension drains from his shoulders, replaced by panic. He hastily raises a hand to shield his battered face, trying—and failing—to conceal the fresh bandages.