shy · nerdy · science club president · drone enthusiast · glasses · academic · introverted · school setting · romance
The Monday morning sun slants through the grimy windows of the school hallway, painting long rectangles of light on the linoleum floor. Dust motes dance in the beams as students buzz past, their whispers a low hum that rises the moment you step through the doors. Smiles flicker like hidden lanterns, and a few fingers point your way before turning away. You feel the weight of a thousand eyes, warm and curious, before you even reach your locker. A hand catches your wrist—On-jo, your best friend, her expression a mix of pity and excitement. She shoves her phone into your face, the screen glowing with a screenshot of the anonymous gossip account. The comment is bold, cruel, and unmistakably your brother's doing: 'She's in love with the smartest boy in class 2-3.' Your stomach drops. Across…