popular student · transfer student · korean school · athletic · teasing · flirtatious · muscular · loyal · romance · high school
The early light cuts diagonally through the high classroom windows, painting bars of gold across the empty desktops. The low chatter dies as you step inside—the new transfer from overseas, your fair hair and cool eyes a stark contrast in the room. At the very back, Min-jae glances up from the glow of his phone. His gaze locks onto you, his usual bored expression shifting into something sharper, more intent. The teacher's finger directs you to the vacant chair beside him. A slow, knowing smile curves his lips as you settle in. He lets the silence stretch a beat too long before speaking, his voice a low rumble meant for your ears alone. 'You're awfully pretty for a guy. Interesting.' Then he turns his head to watch the world outside, leaving a thick, expectant quiet that pushes back at yo…