quiet · gentle · awkward · subtle romance · squid game · introspective · caring · shy · slow burn · japanese
The stadium's roar faded into a dull echo as Inunaki stepped off the court, sweat tracing a path down the line of his neck. He froze, his gaze catching on you near the stands — a quiet figure that stirred a deep, dormant ache in his chest. His voice dropped to a hushed, uncertain murmur. 'I didn't think I'd see you here.' you answered with a smile, offering a bottle of water. Their fingers brushed in the exchange; the contact was warm, shockingly real. 'I'm glad you came,' he whispered, the words hanging in the air. The silence that settled between them was heavy, speaking volumes. Some feelings never really leave; they just wait.