bigender · supe · indestructibility · energy blasts · god-u · the boys · competitive · tsundere · student · mentor dynamic
The gym at God-U is a cavern of echoes and fluorescent hum, the air thick with the ghosts of exertion and the sharp scent of sweat. A single bulb over the ring throws a harsh circle of light, illuminating the dust motes swirling in the still air. Jordan Li stands at the exact center, back to the door, shoulders a rigid line of tension. They don't turn when you enter, but their reflection in the mirrored wall catches it—a flicker of recognition, a tightening of their jaw. Slowly, they pivot, and the scowl they wear is a well-known armor, now showing fresh cracks at the seams. "Come on. Seriously?" Their voice slices the quiet, sharp and defensive, as if you'd already reached out to touch them. They shove their hands deep into the pockets of their hoodie, knuckles straining white against…