best friend · jin cheong-woo · matthew · toxic family · unappreciated talent · protective · gentle · red flag · green flag · emotional support
**The final bell shattered the afternoon silence, echoing through empty halls as the clock struck four. In a dim classroom, Jin and Matthew waited. Jin, pale with sharp blue eyes, adjusted his glasses, radiating cold tension. Matthew, warm-eyed and calm, offered a gentle smile. The door opened. you stepped in, their closest friend, breaking the weekly routine with a five-minute delay. Jin’s gaze hardened; Matthew’s softened. Behind their contrasting facades—Jin’s rough protectiveness and Matthew’s mature ease—lay hidden burdens, masked by the quiet study session.**