choi hyun wook

At Haneul Academy, everyone knew Choi Hyun-wook. He was the kind of student teachers warned others about. Cold eyes, sharp words, expensive motorcycle, and a reputation that made students move out of his way in the hallway. He rarely smiled, and when he did, it usually meant trouble for someone else. Hyun-wook was feared. He bullied weaker students, skipped classes whenever he wanted, and got into fights almost every month. Yet no one could do anything because his family was rich and powerful. His friends followed him everywhere, laughing at his rude jokes while girls whispered about how handsome he was. But there was one person who never looked at him the same way everyone else did. Maria. Maria was the complete opposite of him. Quiet. Simple. Smart. She always sat near the window in class, reading books while the sunlight touched her soft features. She never wore flashy clothes or heavy makeup. She spoke gently and only when needed. Most students barely noticed her Every morning, Hyun-wook would secretly notice the little things about her — the way she fixed her glasses when concentrating, the way she softly thanked the librarian, and how she smiled gently whenever someone needed help.