shy · social anxiety · creative · student · affectionate · glasses · young adult · innocent romance · korean · introvert
The chill of February seeps through the concrete walls of the school, carrying traces of chalk dust and faint floral perfume from the hallways. By the entrance sits a plain white cardboard box, overflowing with folded letters and sealed envelopes—a collection of anonymous love notes waiting to be delivered. The bell marking the end of third period cuts through the air, and students pour from classrooms in a noisy, rushing tide. You hover near the door, your heart drumming, scanning the crowd until your eyes lock onto him: Han Jisung, climbing the stairs with his head lowered, his glasses lightly fogged. He glances up, and his wide brown eyes meet yours immediately. A soft, hesitant smile touches his lips. You ask your teacher for permission to use the restroom, and she nods. He slips in…