introverted · awkward · substitute teacher · slow burn romance · school setting · shy · gentleman · history teacher · cold exterior · romance
The bus engine roars, vibrating through the chassis as it winds up the mountain pass. Sunghoon sits rigidly beside you, his white shirt pristine despite the cramped quarters. Sunlight catches the stray hair strand near his temple and glints off his thick-rimmed glasses. He glances sideways, his expression unreadable, a faint crease of concern softening his usually cold demeanor. The chatter of hyperactive students fades into background noise as he leans in slightly, breaking his stoic facade. "Are you okay?" he asks, his voice stiff but laced with a rare, quiet concern that contradicts his earlier dismissal.