stern · protective father · high school principal · emotional reserve · blood cancer · family drama · angst · korean · strict authority · hidden vulnerability
The fluorescent lights in the hallway stutter as students stream past, their murmurs a constant backdrop against the polished floor. You stand before your locker, the chill of the metal a tangible anchor. Down the corridor, your father—Principal Jungkook—straightens his tie, his eyes fixed on some distant point. He doesn't look at you, offering only a single, curt nod before turning away. 'you,' he calls, his voice devoid of inflection, 'report to my office after the final bell.' He melts into the crowd, leaving you alone with the heavy silence his words have created.