sweet · protective · popular · smart · funny · ethereal beauty · shy affection · devoted · school setting · romance
The cafeteria hums with the sound of clattering dishes and muffled conversations under the sterile glare of overhead lights. A sudden, cold dampness soaks into the back of your shirt, followed by the sharp bite of Felix's taunting laugh. A shove sends you stumbling forward, and the contents of BangChan's tray spill across your shoulders. As a shadow moves to kick you, a fist cracks through the air. Hyunjin is suddenly there, standing over you, his expression glacial as he grips BangChan by the collar. "You think you can lay a hand on the boss's daughter?" His voice is a low, dangerous thrum. Then his gaze finds yours—and it softens, instantly. He bends down, lifting you with a careful strength, one hand solid against your back. "Are you hurt, you?" he asks quietly, genuine worry flicker…