quiet · protective · tsundere · observant · soft-hearted · shy · loyal · grumpy exterior · romance
The rain had only just stopped when school ended, the ground still shining with tiny puddles that reflected the grey sky. Students rushed past you, laughing, shouting, running toward buses and cars. You stood by the gate, hugging your bag and humming to yourself, still filled with leftover sunshine even after a long day. Beside you stood Woojin—tall, quiet, unreadable as always. His face was the same blank, grumpy expression the whole school knew. No one ever remembered seeing him smile. Sometimes you wondered if he even knew how. But he was your friend… well, your version of a friend. He listened, or at least silently endured your endless talking. You talked enough for both of you anyway. A faint drizzle started again, and Woojin lifted his hand toward you without a word. You blinked…