Uncrossed lines

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The first day of the semester had started exactly like Minho hated: predictable, quiet, ordered. Every student knew their seat. Every schedule was written down neatly. Even the sunlight hitting his desk at exactly 9:15 a.m. followed a pattern he found comforting.Then the door burst open."I'M SO SORRY I'M LATE—!"The voice was loud, impossibly bright, like someone had thrown the sun itself into the classroom.


A boy with messy hair, a crooked backpack, and eyes that sparkled as if the world had just given him permission to be chaotic practically bounded inside. Every step made the floorboards squeak. Every gesture demanded attention.Minho didn't even look up. He already didn't like him."Yes! I'm Han Jisung!" the boy shouted. "I got lost, but—don't worry! I'm here now!"Half the class giggled nervously. The teacher's patience was already thin."Seat. Now," the teacher said sharply.Han's gaze landed on Minho, and his grin widened. "Oh! You! You're Lee Minho, right?""Yes," Minho said flatly, keeping his pen moving."Perfect! You're my rival! We're going to have the best school year ever!""...I didn't agree to that.""Rivals don't need permission!" Han said cheerfully, spinning to face the rest of the class. "I'm just so excited!"Minho went back to his notes. He didn't care. He didn't want to. He just noticed—he noticed how loud Han was, how his voice bounced off the walls, how his movements practically demanded someone to follow his chaos.Second period brought another transfer student.Quiet. Calm. Perfectly dressed. Hair neat, tie straight, posture immaculate. Eyes sharp and observant, yet soft and careful."Kim Seungmin," he introduced himself simply. 

"Nice to meet you."Whispers exploded through the classroom. Handsome. Calm. Collected. Smart. Puppy-like, but sharp in intelligence. The kind of student whose presence alone seemed to demand focus.Han froze for half a second—then grinned wildly."SEUNGMIN!" he shouted, spinning around in his seat.Before Seungmin could react, Han leapt sideways and wrapped his arms around him, holding him tight."You made it! I was worried you'd be late!" Han exclaimed, hanging onto him like a human magnet.Seungmin's face stayed calm. Neutral. He didn't pull away, didn't say stop. He simply shifted to support Han's weight and flicked him lightly on the forehead—just enough to make him squeak.The classroom froze.GaspsWhispersStudents nearly dropping their pensThen Han, without hesitation, pressed a quick kiss to Seungmin's lips.The cafeteria exploded.


Hyunjin, sitting across the room, nearly fell out of his chair. "WHAT DID HE JUST—?!"Seungmin remained perfectly still. Eyes forward. Calm. Unbothered. He didn't lean in. He didn't reciprocate. He didn't react beyond a subtle forehead flick when Han got a little too excited.Han squeaked, bouncing slightly. "You didn't move!"Seungmin blinked slowly. Blank. Calm. Patient."You're... unbelievable," someone whispered from the back.Hyunjin's jaw went slack. "...Did he really just... kiss him? On the lips?""Yes," Minho said flatly from his corner, still focusing on his notebook. His tone suggested complete disinterest, but his eyes didn't leave the scene.By lunch, Han had cemented his reputation.He was the loudest, most energetic student in the school. Everyone knew him. Teachers knew him. Classmates whispered and laughed every time he passed by. And through it all, he clung to Seungmin like the world would fall apart if he let go.Seungmin, calm and collected, allowed it. He didn't respond to the kisses, didn't lean in, didn't hold Han back—he simply tolerated it, occasionally flicking Han on the forehead if he got too overexcited.Han leaned over, pressing another quick kiss to Seungmin's lips. Chaos erupted again.Students gasped, some leaned forward to watch, some whispered excitedlyTeachers shook their heads, some covering their mouths to hide smilesHyunjin, sitting across the cafeteria, flinched violently, fists clenching. "HE—HE KISSED HIM AGAIN!""Relax," Minho muttered, still scribbling in his notebook. "It's none of your business."Hyunjin's face was red, nearly steaming. "...This isn't fair! He—he's so... energetic! So... bold!"Han laughed. "What? I like him! Isn't it obvious?"Seungmin flicked him on the forehead, calm as ever. "Han."Han squeaked and giggled. "See? You're still tolerating me!"


The bell rang, but Han didn't care. He ran down the hallway, waving and shouting at everyone. "HEY! HI! GOOD MORNING! DID YOU SEE ME?"Minho ignored him. Not because he didn't notice. He noticed everything. The way Han's energy radiated, the way Seungmin's calmness balanced him, the way Hyunjin nearly combusted every time Han got carried away.Han skipped beside Seungmin on their walk home, hugging him tightly. "I like inefficient walks!" he shouted.Seungmin adjusted calmly, expression neutral. He flicked Han lightly on the forehead. "You're going to tire yourself eventually.""Nope! Not possible!" Han shouted, still bouncing.From a distance, Minho lingered in the shadows of the doorway. He didn't feel jealousy, irritation, or attraction. He just noticed.And that was enough.The next day, Han was already known across the school.Teachers were smiling nervously whenever he passedStudents whispered every time he laughedThe entire cafeteria knew Han + Seungmin were inseparableHyunjin nearly threw his tray in frustration every time he saw a kiss or clingHan's chaotic energy didn't slow down. He shouted greetings across hallways, waved dramatically to strangers, and somehow managed to do this while keeping Seungmin steady beside him. He clung, he bounced, he laughed.Seungmin simply tolerated him, calm and composed, flicking his forehead when Han got a little too carried away.Minho watched quietly, silently, arms crossed. He didn't feel anything for Han. He didn't even want to. But he couldn't stop noticing the chaos, the energy, the reactions.And in the midst of it all, Han Jisung was unstoppable.


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Hi babes spent a bit more time on this one since i got some more time for it thanks for being patient love you always bbg😘❤️

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