Jae-hyun is still frozen in the doorway, mouth slightly open, as if he’s seeing a ghost — a hot, hostile ghost in a school uniform.
Nam Do-yun
(from his desk)
Nam Do-yun
Are you going to move, or are you just going to stare at the new guy like a creep?
Lee Jae-hyun
(dazed)
Lee Jae-hyun
That’s not a guy.
Lee Jae-hyun
That’s going to be my husband.
Do-yun sighs so hard he practically deflates.
Min-joon, meanwhile, doesn’t even glance up. He flips a page in his textbook and ignores the whispers spreading across the classroom.
Teacher
(cheerfully)
Teacher
Class, please welcome our new student, Seo Min-joon. I’m sure you’ve all heard of his family business—
Seo Min-joon
(without looking up)
Seo Min-joon
There’s no need for introductions. I’m not here to socialize.
Dead silence.
Jae-hyun, undeterred, slides into the seat right next to him. Do-yun drags his chair forward one space in preparation for disaster.
Cafeteria – Lunchtime
Everyone’s whispering about the mysterious CEO-in-uniform, seated alone like royalty in a public food court. Jae-hyun carries his tray over like he owns the place.
Lee Jae-hyun
(grinning)
Lee Jae-hyun
Mind if I sit? Just kidding. I’m already sitting.
Min-joon lifts his eyes slowly. He doesn’t respond — just goes back to eating his rice.
Lee Jae-hyun
Look, I know what you’re thinking.
Lee Jae-hyun
Who’s this annoyingly handsome guy trying to charm me with food and rugged sports appeal?’
Lee Jae-hyun
(leans closer)
Lee Jae-hyun
But don’t worry. You’ll fall for me eventually. Everyone does.
Seo Min-joon
Is this harassment?
Lee Jae-hyun
(grinning wider)
Lee Jae-hyun
Only if you say no.
Seo Min-joon
I already did.
Lee Jae-hyun
(mock gasp)
Lee Jae-hyun
Wow. Brutal. I like it.
In the background, Do-yun is face-palming. Areum, seated with Hae-in, is glaring across the cafeteria.
Han Areum
(whispering)
Han Areum
Why is Jae-hyun flirting with a future felon?
Jung Hae-in
(dryly)
Jung Hae-in
Why do you care?
Han Areum
(blushing)
Han Areum
I don’t.
Hae-in raises an eyebrow. Areum quickly looks away.
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