True beauty

Chapter3:Hidden secrets

Ji-Hyun's eyes locked onto Da-Hee, her mind racing. Su-Ho's ex-girlfriend was stunning, with an air of confidence Ji-Hyun could only dream of.

Da-Hee's gaze met Ji-Hyun's, a flicker of hostility dancing in her eyes. Ji-Hyun felt a shiver run down her spine.

Su-Ho seemed oblivious to the tension. "So, Ji-Hyun, what do you like to do?" he asked, his voice warm.

Ji-Hyun hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "I like drawing and reading," she replied, keeping her answer light.

Da-Hee snorted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "How quaint."

Su-Ho shot Da-Hee a warning glance. "Hey, be nice."

Ji-Hyun felt a surge of gratitude toward Su-Ho. No one had ever stood up for her like that before.

As lunch ended, Su-Ho walked Ji-Hyun to her next class. "Sorry about Da-Hee," he said, his voice low. "She can be... intense."

Ji-Hyun nodded, feeling a pang of unease. "It's okay."

Su-Ho's eyes searched hers. "You're really something, Ji-Hyun. Don't let anyone bring you down."

Ji-Hyun's heart swelled. No one had ever made her feel so seen.

But as Su-Ho walked away, Ji-Hyun's doubts resurfaced. What if Su-Ho still had feelings for Da-Hee? What if Ji-Hyun's secrets were exposed?

Ji-Hyun's phone buzzed in her pocket, a text from an unknown number:

"I know your secret, Ji-Hyun."

Ji-Hyun's heart sank. Who knew?

Ji-Hyun's mind raced as she stared at the text. Who could know her secret? She had been so careful to keep it hidden.

She thought back to her past, wondering if someone from her old school had discovered her truth. But she had moved to a new city, started fresh.

The bell rang, signaling the end of class. Ji-Hyun gathered her things, her hands shaking slightly.

As she walked out of the classroom, she saw Su-Ho waiting for her. "Hey, what's wrong?" he asked, noticing her expression.

Ji-Hyun hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "Just a weird text," she said, trying to brush it off.

Su-Ho's eyes narrowed. "What did it say?"

Ji-Hyun sighed, feeling a sense of unease. "It said... 'I know your secret'."

Su-Ho's expression turned serious. "Do you think it's Da-Hee?"

Ji-Hyun shrugged. "I don't know."

Su-Ho's eyes locked onto hers. "Don't worry, Ji-Hyun. I'll protect you."

Ji-Hyun's heart skipped a beat at his words. No one had ever offered to protect her before.

But as they walked down the hallway, Ji-Hyun couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being watched. And that her secret was on the verge of being exposed.