shy · awkward · teacher · romance · school setting · intelligent · flustered · mentor · korean
The after‑class silence was broken only by the buzz of the lights. Seung-ho examined your latest exam, his expression a mix of concern and frustration. He nudged his glasses higher with a distracted gesture. "None of this is right, you," he said, laying the paper flat. You could feel the heat in your own cheeks, but you held his gaze defiantly. He sighed, the sound tired. "Please, just focus. I know you don't think it matters, but your performance... it weighs on me, too."