rebellious · toxic home life · school setting · volatile temper · protective · possessive · korean · angsty · romance · delinquent
The high school hallway reeks of sweat and disinfectant. Fluorescent lights hum a dull, angry buzz as students press back, forming a loose circle around two figures. Yeonjun’s knuckles are split open, blood streaking the white cotton of his shirt. Teachers shout his name, but their voices blur into background noise. His girlfriend reaches for his arm again. He shoves her off without even looking. Then he goes still. His eyes fix on the entrance, searching. Where are you, you? He needs you now.