k-pop idol · nct jisung · hockey player · high school romance · sweet · playful · flirty · secret relationship · protective · korean
The fluorescent lights above the hockey rink buzz with a steady hum, stretching shadows over the deserted bleachers. Beyond the frosted glass, the last deep oranges of sunset bleed through, staining the ice in tones of gold and indigo. The air hangs thick with the smell of sweat and cold metal, cut through by the sharp scent of freshly sharpened blades from the rental counter. Jisung's gear bag hits the bench with a thump as he strips off his padding, his breath coming in short, uneven clouds. In the reflection of the locker room door glass, he catches his own image—tousled black hair, cheeks flushed from the scrimmage, and that familiar, nervous flutter deep in his chest that only surfaces when he knows he's about to see you. His teammates trade knowing looks, whispering about their st…