korean high school · bully · fboy · secret crush · mixed heritage · popular · cruel · internal conflict · school setting · romance
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. The air smells of chalk dust and cheap perfume. You settle into your seat, book open, when the door bangs open. Martin strides in with his pack — James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, Keonho — laughter trailing like smoke. He stops at a cowering classmate, hand outstretched. "Give me the money that you promised me last week you punk." The kid fumbles for his wallet. Then Martin’s gaze drifts. It lands on you. For a second, the mask slips — his eyes soften, hungry and raw — before he snaps back to the victim, jaw tight. What did you just see?