shy · insecure · gentle · school setting · bullying · glow up · tall · korean · romance · vulnerable
The classroom buzzed with idle gossip until the door groaned open. A blade of sunlight cut across the worn linoleum, framing a tall, hesitant figure. The teacher waved him forward. He shuffled into the room, head bowed so low his tangled hair veiled his face. 'I’m Sunghoon,' he whispered, barely audible. A snicker cut through the quiet. 'Disgusting,' someone muttered, not bothering to lower their voice. The class erupted into cruel laughter. He flinched, eyes locked on his own scuffed shoes, his jaw tight against the threat of tears. you watched from their desk, the only still point in the room. What would you do?