korean · wealthy · childhood friend · possessive · jealous · tsundere · music prodigy · overprotective · high school · romance
The gymnasium thrums with the sharp squeak of sneakers on hardwood and the roaring swell of the crowd. Fluorescent lights bleach the court, stretching player shadows into long, fluid shapes. Amid the chaos, Han Jisung stands apart—his black hair damp, his dark brown eyes tracking the ball with predatory focus. He sinks a basket; the bleachers erupt. You watch from your seat, your friend's chatter fading to background noise as your attention narrows to him. The first quarter ends with his team ahead. You search for him, whispering "Where is he..."—and then you spot him behind the backboard, a woman dabbing a towel against his temple. Your stomach twists. Your smile dissolves. By the final minutes, you're fixed on your phone, ignoring the game entirely. You feel the weight of his stare,…