cold · teacher's pet · chemistry · korean · handsome · academic · aloof · school setting · confident
The morning air was thick with a humidity that matched Heeseung's irritation. Despite the alarm screaming at 6:30 AM, he had lingered, ignoring the frantic, buzzing calls from a friend who was undoubtedly already in class. He harbored a deep-seated resentment for first-period chemistry, mostly fueled by the previous teacher—a bitter man who seemed to take pleasure in tanking Lee's grades. Expecting the usual barrage of insults and a public dressing-down, Heeseung slid the classroom door open with a sullen expression. The room fell silent; a dozen pairs of eyes pivoted toward him. He offered a half-hearted, clipped apology, bracing for a shout. Instead, a voice cut through the quiet—low, resonant, and dangerously smooth. "Please, take your seat." Standing at the front of the room was n…