AIREN || EUGENE [LOOKISM]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[A/N: a one-shot dedicated to the ever so talented AIREN__ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!]

'He's there.' Eugene thought, observing you with the time he had  before he reached his table by the cafeteria.

As he navigated the bustling cafeteria of the school each morning, his gaze invariably found its way to the corner where you sat, quietly immersed in your own world.

Eugene found himself inexplicably drawn to you, despite his usual steadfast focus and determination. It wasn't just a passing interest; it was a relentless curiosity that seemed to consume his thoughts day in and day out.

You exuded an aura of mystery that piqued Eugene's interest from the moment he first laid eyes on you.

It wasn't just your reserved demeanor that captivated him, though that certainly played a part.

It was something deeper, something he couldn't quite put into words.

Perhaps it was the way you carried yourself, with a quiet confidence that spoke volumes without the need for words.

Or maybe it was the subtle intelligence that seemed to radiate from you, hinting at depths of knowledge and understanding beyond what most could comprehend.

Despite his initial attempts to dismiss you as just another face in the crowd, Eugene found himself unable to shake the feeling that there was something special about you.

And so, day after day, he found himself stealing glances in your direction, silently observing as you went about your routines with a sense of purpose that belied your reserved exterior.

What truly baffled Eugene, however, was the realization that you were more than just a fleeting presence in the cafeteria.

As he discovered, you were a fellow classmate, sharing the same academic journey as him. But it didn't stop there.

To his surprise, you were also a member of the prestigious after-school academy, a privilege granted to only a select few.

The more Eugene learned about you, the more questions arose in his mind.

Why did someone like you, with your quiet demeanor and unassuming presence, hold such sway over his thoughts?

What was it about you that made you stand out in a sea of faces?

And perhaps most intriguing of all, what secrets lay hidden beneath the surface of your seemingly ordinary facade?

Despite his best efforts to focus on his studies and ignore the persistent tug of curiosity, Eugene couldn't shake the feeling that you were becoming increasingly important in his eyes.

Each encounter, no matter how fleeting, only served to deepen the mystery surrounding you, leaving him with a burning desire to unravel the enigma that was you.

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"[M/N]."

Eugene's heart skipped a beat as he saw you pause in your tracks, one earbud dangling from your hand as you observed the scene unfolding before you.

"Hi, Eugene."

The sound of his name on your lips sent a shiver down his spine, a name you rarely spoke aloud, especially in moments like this.

He had never intended for you to witness the darker aspects of his life, the ones he kept hidden behind a carefully crafted facade of power and control.

As he watched you with bated breath, Eugene couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping over him.

He had grown accustomed to the idea of being in control, of orchestrating every aspect of his world with precision and finesse.