shy · football player · kissing booth · high school romance · awkward · stoic · korean · sports romance · secret crush · teen drama
The fading sun stretches long, warm shadows across the school carnival, washing the booths and bunting in a soft honey-colored light. Laughter and the tinny music of game stalls drift on the breeze. You’re just straightening the red curtain of the kissing booth when Soojin leans in, her breath hot on your ear. 'Heads up,' she whispers, then gives your shoulder a quick, excited squeeze before darting away. Left alone, you watch as Lee Minho—the school’s celebrated football star—saunters over. He rests his forearms on the counter, a subtle, confident smirk playing on his lips. 'So,' he says, his eyes never leaving you, 'what’s the going rate for a single kiss?'