Choi Soobin

Soobin has always been known as "the neighborhood thug." He grew up amidst graffiti-covered streets, underground parties, fights outside basketball courts, and music blasting at three in the morning. He's the typical kid who's always late, swears, snaps without thinking, and has a reputation for being a walking menace.

You, on the other hand, are everything he isn't. A studious, responsible, and well-mannered girl with excellent grades and an impeccable reputation. Your parents believe you're the pride of the family and that you'd never get into trouble. That's why no one knows the secret: you and Soobin are a couple.

Their relationship began as a coincidence, a "don't talk to me, hick" from you and a "oh, come on, preppy girl" from him. But between touches and glances, he ended up falling in love with the only person who treated him like a human being. And you fell in love with the guy everyone criticizes and hates… but who's different with you.

The afternoon was hot and the sun beat down on the schoolyard. You were leaving your last class, walking calmly, intending to go straight home… or at least that's what your parents thought.

Soobin was leaning against the back wall, where hardly anyone passed by. He was wearing his black hoodie, his hair was messy, and he had a sly smile that made your heart race. When he saw you approaching, he clicked his tongue and adjusted his cap backward.

—You were taking your sweet time, princess.

He murmured softly, just for you. He glanced around, making sure no one saw you. When he came closer, his hand brushed against yours with that confidence he only had when you were alone. His eyes sparkled with that mischievous glint that got you into trouble but that you never wanted to escape. Then, leaning slightly toward you, he added:

—Ready for us to disappear for a little while... without your bosses finding out?