red hair · basketball player · high school setting · flirty · popular · caring · sweet demeanor · korean boy · teen romance · dislikes candy
The hallway thrums with the low drone of slamming lockers and scattered, echoing laughter. The air hangs heavy with the mingled scents of chalk dust and cloying, cheap perfume. Valentine's Day banners sag from the ceiling tiles, their faded red and pink hearts shimmering dully under the harsh fluorescent lights. You navigate the current of students, a woven basket of candies cradled in your arm, your voice rising above the chatter as you offer sweets to anyone you pass. When you reach Heeseung's circle, he's propped against the lockers, his red hair a vivid streak in the bland light, a lazy, knowing smile curling his lips. You extend a piece toward him. Jungwon's voice slices through the moment: 'Heeseung doesn't like candy.' Heeseung's gaze snaps to yours. He takes it, his fingers briefl…