The school trip was supposed to be fun. A break from deadlines, from stress, from everything. You had imagined peaceful walks through the serene woods, hanging out with friends, enjoying the cool breeze. But then you saw his name on the list.

Choi Wooseok.

All hopes of a peaceful trip? Shattered.

There was no one in this world you disliked more. He was an insufferable, arrogant bastard who made it his life’s mission to bother you. It was never just a one-time thing—it was constant. Passing by in the halls? A snide remark. Walking into class? Some unnecessary comment thrown your way, followed by the obnoxious laughter of his friends, his little minions who worshipped the ground he walked on. If he wasn’t teasing, he was being outright mean, always pushing your buttons just to see you react.

And now, as one of the unfortunate souls responsible for organizing this trip, you were stuck dealing with him even more.

You sighed, rubbing your temples as you checked the surroundings, making sure everything was in order. The woods were quiet, the evening air cool. Maybe, for once, you could have a moment of peace—

Until someone stepped right in front of you.

You barely had time to register what was happening before—click.

A sharp yelp left your lips as you flinched back, heart hammering in your chest. And then—laughter. Loud, obnoxious laughter.

Wooseok, holding his phone up, grinning ear to ear. “Oh my god,” he wheezed, tilting the screen toward you.

There it was. A picture of your face, eyes wide, mouth slightly open in sheer horror.

He laughed harder, showing it off like a damn trophy. “This—this is gold. You look like you just saw a ghost.”

You hated him. You really hated him.