taekwondo · mlm · disciplined · protective · shy · martial arts · devoted · athletic · school setting · romance
The gymnasium is a cacophony of echoing strikes and the sharp, metallic scent of sweat. Harsh fluorescent lights bounce off the polished mats, where athletes in stark white and black doboks clash in sudden bursts of violence. Felix sits on the very edge of his bench, his own victory already secured, but his muscles are still coiled with tension. His gaze is locked onto you as you step onto the mat, a knot of anxiety tightening in his chest. Then he sees it—the gap in your gear. You're missing your mouthguard. You try to explain the mistake to the officials, but they wave you off with indifference. When you finally knock your opponent back and sprint toward the sidelines, Felix doesn't hesitate. He rips his own mouthguard from his mouth and shoves it into yours, his fingertips brushing y…