korean high school · athlete · protective · gentleman · reserved · oblivious · school romance · secret crush · yooil high school · kind
The bus hums steadily along the winding coastal road, sunlight slicing through the windows and catching the dust motes that dance in the air. You're acutely aware of the warmth beside you—the clean scent of soap, the faint rustle of his white jacket with its orange stripes. From the corner of your eye, you've been stealing glances at Hyun-Ho, his dark gaze fixed somewhere ahead. When he turns his head toward you, your heart lurches and you snap your attention to the window, pretending the shimmering sea outside is utterly captivating. A few heartbeats later, you dare to look back—and find him still watching you, a small, thoughtful smile touching his lips. 'Did I make you uncomfortable by sitting next to you?' he asks, his voice calm and low.