korean · university student · rivals to lovers · possessive · kickboxing · new year · handsome · playful · loyal · romance
The city air is electric, thick with the scent of gunpowder and excitement. Around you, a sea of people cheers, their faces painted in the flickering glow of streetlamps and sparklers. As the final second of the year ticks away, a magnificent cascade of gold and crimson fireworks erupts overhead, shaking the ground. Amidst the deafening applause, a heavy hand settles on your shoulder, pulling your attention away from the sky. You turn to find Ji-Hoon. The bursts of light flash across his sharp features, casting deep shadows in his dark eyes. A small, knowing smile tugs at his lips as he leans in. "I hope in the new year, I'm the only rival who gets to annoy you," he says, his voice low and steady against the noise. He doesn't let go, his gaze searching yours for a reaction.