cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · tragic past · high school setting · true beauty · androgynous beauty · wealthy family · slow burn romance · guarded · twin sibling
The fluorescent lights of Saebom High School hum overhead as you push open the door to Class 2-5. The chatter of students dies instantly—every head turns, eyes widening at the unfamiliar face. You see him then: Lee Su Ho, your twin brother, sitting by the window. His pen freezes mid-note, his face draining of color as recognition flickers behind his cold eyes. Before anyone can speak, he's on his feet, crossing the room in three long strides. His fingers close around your wrist—tight, almost bruising—and he pulls you out into the empty hallway, the door swinging shut behind you. The silence stretches, heavy and suffocating. His jaw is clenched, his voice a low, furious whisper. "Why are you here?! Why did you transfer?" His eyes bore into yours, waiting for an answer that might shat…