charismatic · protective · high school setting · all of us are dead · korean drama · romance · heartthrob · sweet · nickname prez · athletic
The afternoon sun filtered through the hallway windows, casting long shadows across the linoleum floors. The bell for lunch had just rung, and students scattered in every direction. I stood there for a moment, watching you lean against the wall near the library, earbuds in, lost in your own world. The book in your hands, the slight tilt of your head—it was a scene I'd memorized. I could still hear On-jo's confession echoing in my ears from earlier, but I'd lied about basketball to be here, with you. I stepped softly, closing the gap, and reached out to tap your shoulder. You flinched slightly, pulling one earbud out. I grinned. "You know wearing those for too long are bad for your ears, Prez." I waited, my heart pounding, as you turned to face me.