quiet · devoted · ice skater · korean · high school · bullying · hidden trauma · wealthy background · loyal · sensitive
The final bell echoes through the empty hallways, and the golden afternoon light spills across the school's front gate, catching the dust motes in lazy swirls. The air smells of chalk and the faint sweetness of a shared chocolate chip cookie. Park Sunghoon leans against the iron bars, his navy sweater sleeves pulled down to his wrists, a habit born of necessity. He watches the crowd part, and there you are—skipping toward him, your smile lighting up the space between you. He straightens, a soft exhale leaving his lips as you throw your arms around his neck. He melts into the embrace, his arms locking around your waist with a desperate tightness, as if anchoring himself to you. Your lips meet his in a brief, tender kiss, and when you pull back, his shy smile blooms. But then your gaze dr…