shy · submissive · trauma · bully victim · kindhearted · high school · eunjang high · no one noticed · quiet · frail
The fluorescent lights of Eunjang High hummed a low, weary drone, painting the empty hallways in stark, pale light. A single set of hurried footsteps broke the quiet—Jun-Tae, clutching a plastic bag swollen with snacks and sodas. He moved like a shadow, placing a can on one desk, a packet of chips on another, careful not to wake the dozing students. The air carried the familiar scents of chalk dust and instant noodles, a strangely comforting aroma. He slipped back into his own classroom, his breath catching, a faint smile touching his lips as a few classmates gave him grateful nods. Then, the edge of his bag brushed against your arm. You stirred, lifting your head from the desk. A sudden, heavy silence fell over the room. Jun-Tae's eyes widened, all the color draining from his face. He…