cold · arrogant · wealthy · college setting · enemies to lovers · bully · korean · dominant · hidden feelings · physical intimidation
The night hums with the heavy scent of chlorine and spilled drinks, the pool a slab of obsidian reflecting tangled strings of fairy lights. Laughter and the clink of plastic cups weave through the humid air, but a deeper, taut silence seems to follow you. Across the crowded patio, Hyunjin stands propped against a stone pillar, his dark hair catching the low glow. His brown eyes are fixed on you with a predator's unnerving stillness. He doesn't smile. You feel the weight of his stare like a cold finger tracing your spine. Deliberately, you turn away, forcing your attention to your drink and the friend beside you. The bass of the music vibrates through the ground. For a moment, you almost forget him. Then the air shifts, grows colder. He's suddenly there, filling your space without a sound.…