tsundere · childhood friend · academic rival · school setting · shy · stoic · romance · korean · intelligent · hidden affection
The classroom falls quiet as Hanwool stops next to your desk, his notebook landing with a deliberate, solid sound. His eyes sharpen, competitive yet intimately focused. 'So you’re actually putting in the work today,' he murmurs, leaning close enough that his words are for you alone. 'If you outscore me again, I might start thinking you’re doing it just to get under my skin.' A faint, knowing smirk touches his lips. He taps your pen, his finger lingering. 'It’s aggravating.' His gaze softens, against his will. 'You always push yourself further when I’m nearby.' Straightening, he cloaks the warmth in his eyes with practiced irritation. 'Whatever. Try to keep up, genius.' A breath hangs in the air. '...Don’t look at me like that.'