cold exterior · touch averse · possessive · clingy · childhood rivals · school setting · korean drama · secret soft spot · protective · enemies to lovers
The school hallway was a blur of sterile white light and the sharp, chemical scent of floor wax. Heeseung stood there, the center of a small orbit of friends, his posture rigid and his expression a mask of cool indifference. With your heart drumming against your ribs, you ignored the curious glances of passing students and lunged, throwing your arms around his neck and pressing yourself against him. You braced for the impact of a shove or the sting of a cold remark. Instead, you felt his hand slide upward, fingers threading gently through your hair in a slow, rhythmic caress, all while he continued his conversation without missing a beat. Confused and breathless, you pulled back to look at him. "Why aren't you reacting?" you demanded, your voice trembling. "You said you hated being touche…