Scarlet(Red 3) JC [Revised]

6: Seungcheol's Fan

"So you're a middle schooler, huh?" Taehyung raised an eyebrow at the boy and gave a cocky smile. Seungcheol, Jimin, and Taehyung were classmates in their final year of their master's program at university.

"Y-yes," the scared boy barely managed to answer, clearly nervous as two grown men towered over him.

"Then what are you doing here, buddy? This ain't your school," Taehyung pressed, his tone both curious and intimidating.

"I wanted to talk to Choi sir," the boy stammered.

"Choi? You mean Choi Seungcheol? Kiddo, you sure about that?" Jimin looked a bit surprised. He didn't expect this kid to know Seungcheol.

Taehyung, however, didn't seem as surprised. "It's not impossible for him to know about Cheol. Everyone at the school and university knows about him."

The proximity of the school to the university campus meant that students often looked up to Seungcheol. He was somewhat of a local legend: the top student, professors' favorite, excellent at sports, and blessed with good looks. Along with Jimin and Taehyung, they were the heartthrobs of the university. But Seungcheol's star shone the brightest—he was the topper, the soccer team captain who led his team to multiple victories, and a charismatic leader.

Their immense popularity meant they always had their pick of admirers. Students and even some faculty idolized them, and many sought even a fleeting connection with them. They took pride in their status as campus celebrities and casanovas. It was almost a game to them, seeing how many hearts they could win over with their charm and good looks.

"Why are you two bullying a kid, huh?" Seungcheol asked as he approached, draping an arm around both his friends' shoulders.

"We aren't, dude. We ain't that downgraded yet!" Jimin pouted, his usual charm evident. Anyone else would have been wrapped around his finger by now.

"This kid is looking for you, ass!" Taehyung teased.

Seungcheol finally turned his attention to the boy standing nervously before them. He was shorter, with a skinny figure, black hair, and a sharp jawline. His eyes trembled, and he kept gulping, likely out of nervousness. Seungcheol didn't recognize him at first glance.

"Sir Choi, I'm Yoon Keeho. I've heard a lot about you, and I really wanted to meet you." The boy quickly bowed, and Seungcheol looked him up and down.

"Now that you've met me, fuck off," Seungcheol said with an irritated expression, earning a smack from Jimin.

"Dude, don't curse. He's probably 13 or 14," Jimin hissed.

"Whatever! I have classes. You two wanna come?" Seungcheol rolled his eyes and turned to leave.

"Sir, please. I really wanted to talk to you!" Keeho pleaded.

Seungcheol smirked. "You two go. I'll catch up soon."

Both Taehyung and Jimin nodded and left, knowing what was likely to come next. But Jimin was worried. Seungcheol had a penchant for younger men, but 14? That was too young. He feared Seungcheol might be crossing a line, but knew his friend wouldn't listen to anyone but himself.

Seungcheol turned back to Keeho, his expression softening slightly but still holding a hint of irritation. "Alright, kid. You've got my attention. What do you want to talk about?"

"So, what do you want to talk about?" Seungcheol bent down a little to reach Keeho's eye level, trying to make eye contact. Keeho, however, kept his gaze lowered, clearly nervous.