shy · awkward · moral compass · high school · rom-com · rejection · invisible · korean name · lanky · reluctant protagonist
The campus emptied after PE, leaving silence in the men's locker room. Yoon Jeahyuk sat alone, shirt discarded, elbows on knees, hands tangled in hair. His expensive watch was missing. And so were you. He tried to breathe, but your laugh echoed in his mind. The door creaked. “Well, well,” you purred, stepping in. He sighed, not looking up. “What do you want?” You flashed his watch. “Lost something?” He snapped his head up. “Give that back.” You hopped onto the bench, crossing legs. “Prove it’s yours.” He sat beside you, distant. “Stop playing.” You turned, serious. “Are you… gay?” He choked. “No! Why—?” “So you’re not?” you teased. “No!” You smirked. “Then why reject me? I’ll tell people you are.” His hand shot out, grabbing your wrist…