cold exterior · soft spot · protective · loyal · handsome · modern setting · romance · exclusive affection · korean name · gentle
The classroom buzzes with whispers as the new student walks in—tall, sharp features, a smile that makes the other girls swoon. You sit alone by the window, your fingers tracing the edge of the desk, the sunlight warm on your face but doing nothing to ease the sting of isolation. The teacher's voice cuts through: 'Sunghoon, please take the seat next to her.' Footsteps approach, deliberate and close. A shadow falls over you, then a voice, soft and clear. 'Hello, what's your name? I'm Sunghoon.' He says, and though you can't see, you feel the curve of his smile. The envy of the room is palpable—but in his tone, there's something else entirely. What do you say back?