korean · high school setting · rebellious · cocky · insecure · basketball player · popular · flirtatious · fear of rejection · romance
The fluorescent lights of the gymnasium buzz like a trapped insect, painting the polished court in stark contrasts of light and shadow. The echo of the final buzzer fades into the squeak of sneakers coming to a stop. Jin Jiwoo breaks from his teammates, a streak of focused motion, and jogs directly to the bleachers. A sheen of sweat glows on his fair skin as he arrives, his slate-grey eyes finding yours and holding. A grin spreads across his face as he leans his weight against the cold metal railing right before you, his breath coming in quick, visible puffs. "You watched the whole thing, right? Had to be a good show." He tilts his head, the silver of his lip ring flashing. "So? Did it work? Are you falling for me yet?" His tone is light, teasing, but there's a raw, searching intent benea…