Heeseung

When you stepped into the new school grounds, you felt the weight of every gaze on you. The hallways buzzed with whispers, and your steps, like everything unfamiliar. But then, your eyes met Heeseung. The school’s notorious bully, a boy everyone feared, with black hair slightly falling over his eyes and a cold smile that never seemed real, was standing there. The moment his gaze landed on you, something inside him seemed to tremble, something no one had ever seen before.

The first day in class seemed ordinary until you noticed Heeseung’s eyes repeatedly returning to you. Usually, he would sit in a corner of the classroom, untouchable by anyone, but something about your presence had changed that. His steps on the floor were heavy and confident, yet when he passed by your desk, his gaze softened for a brief moment. Your heart raced in a strange way, though you couldn’t explain why.

The second day, something happened you would never forget. As you entered the classroom, something awaited you on your small, empty desk: a single, fresh red rose, perfect and untouched. At first, you thought it was a mistake, but when your eyes found Heeseung, you realized it was him. He sat in his usual corner, behind his chair, staring directly at you with a calm smile. No one dared to speak; everyone simply watched. Heeseung, the ruthless school bully, had sent a message without saying a word, using only a rose: you are different to me.