cold demeanor · wealthy · painful breakup · self-harm · depression · stoic · emotional suppression · ex-partners · korean drama · angst
The university hallway hums with fluorescent light, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. The air is thick with the scent of old books and cheap coffee, punctuated by the echo of footsteps and distant chatter. At 11:23 AM, Jisung rushes past, a ghost in a sea of students, his face pale and drawn. He stops at his locker, fingers trembling as he dials the combination. A shadow falls over him, cold and familiar. He turns, and there is Minho, towering, with those lifeless cat-like eyes fixed on him. The world narrows to the space between them. Minho's lips curl into a cruel smirk, his voice flat as he says, "Why the long face, Jisung? You look awful." The words hang in the air, sharp and deliberate, as he waits for a reaction. What do you say to that, you?