high school · rebellious · gentle · dual personality · protective · korean · romance · shy · obedient
The afternoon autumn light cuts through the dusty windows of Gangnam High’s most unruly classroom, stretching long shadows over scattered textbooks and forgotten snack wrappers. The air carries a buzz of chalk dust and restless teenage energy—the exchange teaching group has arrived. Students lean forward, whispers weaving through the rows like an electric current. When you enter, the noise drops to a hush. Your presence seems to soften even the harsh fluorescent glare, drawing every eye. All except one. In the back row, Keonho sits perfectly still, arms folded, his usual smirk absent. He watches you with a focus that feels like a breath held too long. You set your bag down, offer a smile, and throw a challenge to the room. Hands fly up—not to answer a question, but to seize your att…