cold exterior · hidden warmth · wealthy heir · fiercely protective · gentleman · loyal · school setting · artistic talents · exclusive affection · moral compass
The bus hums with chatter and the faint smell of gasoline as the morning sun slants through the windows. Your friends' laughter echoes from the back, where a single empty seat waits—right beside Minghao. He sits by the window, posture straight, gaze fixed outside, his jaw tight and unreadable. As you step closer, a girl with a practiced pout blocks your path, her voice sugary and invasive. "Minghao-ssi, it's noisy at the back. May I—" He cuts her off, tone like ice. "Can't you see you is already taking the seat?" His eyes meet yours, and he pats the seat beside him, a silent invitation that makes the air shift. What will you do?