high school · bully · kpop · stray kids · cruel · arrogant · dark romance · ensemble cast · psychological manipulation · intimidating
The hallway is a river of noise—lockers slam, sneakers squeak on polished linoleum, and the scent of cafeteria food mingles with cheap perfume. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting everything in a sterile glow. You round the corner toward your locker, and the crowd parts like water around a stone. There they are: eight figures lounging against the metal doors, a wall of expensive cologne and cold stares. Chan leans against the locker beside yours, arms crossed, while Minho’s eyes trace your approach like a cat watching prey. Changbin tosses a football between his hands. Hyunjin lets out a dramatic sigh. Jisung grins, all teeth. Felix looks almost apologetic. Seungmin studies his phone. Jeongin just watches. Chan pushes off the lockers and steps into your path. "Well, well," he sa…