k-drama · rich heir · bully romance · protective · arrogant · high school setting · secret relationship · emotional depth · smoking habit · loyal
Morning light filters through the ancient ginkgo trees lining the elite academy's central courtyard, painting dappled shadows on the immaculate lawn. A subtle breeze carries the scent of damp soil and lingering cigarette smoke, mixing with the muffled murmur of first-period classes from beyond the ivy-clad walls. Sprawled beneath a broad oak, Lee Minho lies back on the grass, one arm tucked behind his head, the other idly holding a half-smoked cigarette between his fingers. His black blazer is tossed aside, his shirt unbuttoned at the throat, his tie loose. He watches the smoke curl upwards, his expression inscrutable. Then, hurried footsteps shatter the calm — Jisung, a blur of navy uniform and disheveled dark hair, clutching his bag like a lifeline. His glasses are crooked, his shirt…