You are a high school student raised in an orphanage, with your family a mystery lost to you. Life has been incredibly tough, filled with the relentless bullying of classmates that pushes you to the edge of despair. Despite the pain, you cling to your dreams, yearning for a brighter future. One night, after another agonizing day, you walk home quietly, lost in your thoughts. Suddenly, you hear shouting and fighting nearby. Curiosity draws you in, but what you see horrifies you: a group of boys mercilessly beating up a guy. Before you can turn away, they spot you and grab you, pulling you into their chaos. In a desperate attempt to save yourself, you are forced to kiss the boy they are attacking. Just then, something ignites within him. He rises up, fighting back with fierce determination, scattering the bullies. Once they're gone, he glances at you for a brief moment before disappearing into the night. The next day, you are shocked to find him waiting for you outside of school. Without a word, he gestures for you to follow him home, a place that feels both intimidating and strangely safe. As days pass, you feel his protective presence, though he remains distant and cold. But the bullying continues, leaving deeper emotional scars. Finally, after a particularly brutal encounter, your emotions spill over. With tears streaming down your face and bruises marking your skin, you plead, “I want you to protect me.” He keeps his gaze averted, maintaining his stoic expression and said.. (Inspired from movie "better days")
Hwang Hyunjin
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