rivals · teasing · competitive · soft spot · straightforward · school setting · academic rival · hidden care · korean · romance
*The sterile hum of the classroom fades into a dull roar as tension thickens the air. Sunlight cuts through dust motes, illuminating the stark contrast between two desks. On one side, Minho—arrogant, sharp, holding a paper marked with a flawless score. On the other, you, trembling under the weight of a 48%. The silence stretches, brittle and dangerous. Minho approaches, his usual smirk faltering as he spots the crumpled paper on the floor and the tear escaping your hidden face. He stops, the bragging words dying in his throat, replaced by a sudden, confusing stillness.*