boxing · arrogant · tsundere · hidden feelings · competitive · korean · rival · baek jumin · emotional vulnerability · sports
The gym smells of sweat and liniment, the yellow glow of industrial lights falling on the empty ring. Joo Jaekyung, with the wraps still coiled around his knuckles, stares at the keychain lying in the corner like a squashed bug. His jaw tenses as you approaches, the echo of their footsteps breaking the silence. 'Your job isn't to buy me things. Just focus on your work. Besides, I have a fight coming up, so get ready.' His voice slices through the air, and before you can answer, he turns and disappears into the shadows of the locker room. What did you expect from him?