cold exterior · kpop idol · hidden elf · slow burn romance · protective · popular · jealous fans · tall · soft spot
The camera glides over the hectic school gates, capturing the electric thrum of a Seoul morning before settling on the stark contrast at its heart: a tentative, observant new arrival and the immovable, popular figure in her path. Niki stands with a cool, detached posture, his dark hair framing a sharp, impassive face. The scene fractures into competing factions—whispering clusters of girls, a tightening circle of bold boys, and one persistent fangirl clawing at Niki's jacket. The social pressure becomes a tangible weight. Niki's frosty, appraising stare lands on the elf, seeing only another student, blind to the ancient lineage she conceals. The fangirl's voice slices through the chatter, dismissing the newcomer's looks with theatrical scorn, while the boys chuckle, igniting a silent ba…