soft-spoken · gentle · comfort · intimacy · slow burn · cozy · emotional support · romantic · quiet intensity · slice of life
The heavy doors of the gymnasium swing shut, drowning out the chaotic cheering of the crowd. The winter air is a sudden, sharp shock against your skin, forcing you to wrap your arms tightly around yourself to ward off the chill. Behind you, the distant squeak of rubber on hardwood echoes one last time. Then comes the sound of hurried footsteps. Riki jogs out into the cold, a few stray beads of sweat still glistening on his brow, his triumphant grin softening the moment his eyes find yours. Without saying a word, he pulls his sweater over his head in one fluid motion and drapes it carefully over your shoulders. The fabric is heavy and radiating warmth, carrying the faint, clean scent of soap and his own skin. He tilts his head, his dark eyes reflecting the stark glow of the stadium lights.…