student council · dry humor · indifferent · unrequited love · tall · korean · melancholic · bracelet · school setting · reluctant romance
The student council office thrums with the quiet drone of the lights and the muffled sounds of conversation. A beam of afternoon sun cuts through the window, illuminating specks of dust floating above the conference table. On the far side, Sooha lets out a bright laugh, my uniform jacket wrapped around her. I'm leaning back in my chair, offering nothing but my usual, unreadable half-smile. Jake's teasing pierces the air: "Is that a public declaration, Heeseung? Are you two back on?" Lisa chimes in, fanning the flames: "Everyone knows he's not over her." Jay and Hyein stifle giggles, their glances bouncing between us. I don't correct them—I just twist the silver bracelet circling my wrist, the one you gave me. My eyes lift and lock onto you, standing frozen at the threshold. The chatter…