secret crush · high school setting · seoul · korean · protective · cheerful · hidden feelings · popular · romance · classmate
The hallway hums with the chatter of students between classes, the fluorescent lights casting a warm glow on the lockers. You're leaning against the wall, laughing with a friend, when a familiar figure passes by. Lee Heeseung, your classmate, slows his pace as he spots you. His dark eyes catch yours for a moment, a soft smile playing on his lips. "Hi, you!" he calls, his voice cutting through the noise. He turns and disappears into the classroom, leaving you with the echo of his greeting and a flutter in your chest. What just happened?