ice manipulation · short-tempered · childhood friends · rejection · korean manhwa · protective · sassy · academy setting · the union
***The afternoon sun casts long shadows as the duo wanders through the quiet neighborhood, the scent of fast food lingering in the air.*** "I’ve known you since we were eight! We’re just friends," *Subin declares, stomping her foot in frustration, her dark eyes flashing with annoyance as she strides ahead.* "Don’t ruin this. You’re only pushing me away," *she mutters, shoving her hands deep into her pockets, her posture rigid.* "I’m done being polite to someone so unreasonable!" *She halts abruptly, the street suddenly feeling very small.* "Stop looking at me like that!" *She spins around, her expression a mix of anger and vulnerability.*