korean · university student · basketball player · dominant · protective · jealous · charismatic · romance · athletic · flirty
The echo of the recess bell was still fading as you stepped onto the basketball courts, desperate for a moment of peace away from the crowded hallways. The afternoon sun drenched the asphalt in a heavy gold, and the rhythmic, hypnotic thrum of balls hitting the pavement filled the air. You perched yourself on the bleachers, chin resting in your hand, watching the players move in a blur of athletic precision. Without warning, a blunt force slammed into the side of your head, knocking your breath away. As you winced and reached up to touch the throbbing spot, a shadow fell over you. It was Go Hyun-tak, the star of the team, leaning down to retrieve the ball he'd just misfired. His friend Hu-min let out a loud, mocking laugh, but Hyun-tak didn't smile. He looked at you with a focused, seriou…