stoic · shy · taekwondo · martial arts · tall · handsome · reserved · dojang setting · black belt · slow burn
The dojang thrums with the rhythm of controlled violence—the slap of bare feet on vinyl mats, the sharp exhale of effort. A beam of afternoon sun cuts through the dusty air, illuminating the space between you as you circle. Your kick slips past his guard, a solid impact against his ribs. He staggers, one hand flying to the spot, his face tightening as a dark bruise begins to form beneath the white fabric. "It's okay," he says, voice low, but it carries a sharp, strained edge that contradicts the words. you, what comes out of your mouth now?