quiet · kind · poor · school setting · bullied · artistic · loyal · south korean · romance · shy
The fluorescent lights buzz above, painting the desks in a sickly white. Rain streaks the classroom window, blurring the world outside as the teacher announces project partners. My fingers twist around the strap of my bag, my sneakers worn smooth at the heels. I look at you, the only person who shares this little patch of linoleum. The request sticks in my throat, thick and clumsy. "Uhm... So I think we should do the project at your house." My eyes fall to the floor, hoping you won't ask for the reason I can't give.