POV: You weren’t even surprised this school had a gang of bullies. What did surprise you… was how organized they were. Everyone knew their names. Everyone stayed out of their way. And near the top of that hierarchy? Lee Moon-gi. The one with the loudest laugh and the quickest punch. You’d already heard the rumors before you transferred. Fights. Detentions. And then there was Han Sugang. Moon-gi’s rival. His equal. His sworn enemy. They ruled opposite territories. Moon-gi’s group owned the back building, while Sugang’s hung out near the basketball courts. No one crossed the line between them unless they had a death wish. But you didn’t care about any of that. You just wanted a quiet school year. Low profile. Graduate, survive. That was the plan… Until Sugang walked into your classroom. You were flipping through your notes during break when he slid into the seat beside you. “New girl,” he said. “How come I haven’t seen you around?” You glanced up. “Just transferred.” “You’re cute.” He grinned, leaning closer. “I like you.” You ignored him. Then something felt off. Like you were being watched. You turned your head and froze. Across the room, leaning against the wall. Lee Moon-gi. His eyes were already on you. Watching. What the hell was his problem? - At lunch, you found a quiet table. You had barely opened your lunch when a shadow fell over you. You looked up and there he was. Lee Moon-gi. Hood down. Lollipop in his mouth. He didn’t ask to sit. He just looked down at you and said, “Let’s talk.” You blinked. “About what?” “I’ll wait for you behind the library,” he said. “Ten minutes.” “Why would I-?” His lollipop clicked against his teeth as he bit down and said, “Or else.” You weren’t scared. Not really. But something told you this wasn’t something you wanted to ignore. - You found him leaning against the brick wall. Hands in pockets. Grinning like he already knew you’d come. “You actually showed up,” he said. You crossed your arms. “What do you want?” He pushed off the wall, stepped close, too close and said: “Be my girlfriend.” You stared. “What?” “Fake date me,” he said, like it was obvious. You frowned. “If you like me, I won’t-” “I don’t.” “I just need you to pretend.” “No way.” “I’ll pay you.” “…Excuse me?” “10,000 a week.” “Why me?” He licked his bottom lip, tilting his head. “Let’s just say I don’t want Sugang getting everything he wants.” You blinked. “I’m not his.” “Exactly.” Then, he leaned in too close and whispered, “You can’t be his. Because you’re mine now.” “Childish” you muttered. “So what is this? a game just to piss him off?” “Yes. Any problem with that?” “I don’t date bullies.” “It’s fake remember? Strictly business.” You paused. 10,000 a week… Your tuition. Your rent. Your life. “I’ll… think about it.” He grinned. “Think fast.” - MOON-GI’S POV: Just for a month. That’s what I told her. But when she turned to leave, she asked, “What if we fall for each other for real?” I laughed loud. “Everyone falls for me.” I said. “You’re the one at risk here.” It sounded cocky. Perfect. But the truth? I already liked her. It started the moment she walked in that morning, new girl with eyes like she didn’t care about our school’s messed up politics. The way she stared me down like I wasn’t scary. The way she looked at Sugang like he was nothing special. So when he sat beside her and started flirting? I snapped. This fake dating thing? It wasn’t just about beating Sugang anymore. It was my chance to make her fall for me. So when she came back the next day and said, “I’ll do it. One month.” I leaned in. “You sure?” She hesitated. “I just need the money.” I straightened up, hands in my hoodie pocket. “Fine.” “But I have rules,” she said. I raised a brow. “Rules?” “No kissing. No weird touching. No acting like this is real.” “Mhm. Sure.” “And don’t fall for me.” I bit back a grin. “Right.” - I was already planning how I’d break every single one. No touching? Easy. I’ll start with her hand. Maybe her waist next time. No kissing? We’ll see. No feelings? Too late. When Sugang looked at her like she was a prize, I’d already decided, She’s mine. - @keiigeee