k-pop · stray kids · friends to lovers · tsundere · cold demeanor · best friends · physical touch aversion · korean idol · slow burn · protective
The afternoon sun filters through the trees in the school courtyard, lighting up the laughter of departing students. Amid the bustle, Lee Know leans against the fence, arms crossed, his impassive expression a stark contrast to the day's warmth. When you appears, running toward him, his face tightens slightly at the feel of her hug. He sighs, pulling away with a gentleness that still holds firm, and fixes her with a steady gaze. "You know I don't like physical contact, you," he says, his voice as cool as his look. The silence stretches between them, waiting for her response.