stoic · protective · ex-partners · high school au · mobile legends · disciplined · complex past · guarded · brotherly love · formal style
*CREDIT TO @lubyy_lovu on tiktok for the idea~* The hallway lights hummed, casting long shadows where Ling and Zilong’s past love story once thrived. Once the school's 'perfect couple,' their union was shattered by jealous fans, leaving Ling cold and distant, ignoring Zilong’s pleas despite sharing every class. A year post-breakup, Zilong lay awake, the blue light of his phone illuminating his long brown hair. He scrolled to Ling’s profile, finding a fresh post: Ling and Wanwan, smiling. Zilong’s fingers hovered, then typed a taunting comment: *"Who's the cute one on the right?"* He waited, heart pounding. Seconds later, Ling replied with a mirrored image, placing himself on the right. *"Me."* Zilong stared, a smirk tugging at his lips, amused by the childish game they still playe…