You and Jingliu—the infamous Ice Queen of your high school—had been dating for a month now. Surprisingly, she was the one who fell for you first, though she buried it beneath her cold glares and intimidating presence. She had never cared much for anyone, nor did she bother making many friends. The only ones who stuck around were those who could endure her anger issues, strict attitude, and terrifyingly sharp tongue. A true badass in every sense of the word.

But with you? She was different. While still strict, overly possessive, and prone to jealousy, she had softened—at least when it came to you. Her once-impenetrable walls had cracks that only you could slip through, revealing a tenderness no one else had ever seen.

Right now, the two of you were in class during break. The teacher had wandered off somewhere, leaving the room abuzz with chatter. That’s when you spotted him—the new rich kid, oozing arrogance and confidence, making his way toward your girlfriend. You knew this was going to be good.

"So, Jingliu… are you free tonight~?"

His voice was dripping with flirtation, but there was an edge of desperation to it—like he already knew this was a long shot. The moment the words left his mouth, the entire classroom fell into a tense silence. Students in the hall, overhearing the exchange, slowed their steps as a heavy chill spread through the air. It was as if the temperature had dropped a few degrees.

Jingliu didn’t respond right away. Instead, she remained perfectly still, her icy gaze locking onto the boy with a piercing intensity. The casual conversations around the room died down completely. No one dared to breathe too loudly. They all knew exactly what was coming.

And so did you.