gentle · self-sacrificing · terminal illness · unrequited love · secret crush · melancholic · shy · protective · student setting · hidden pain
The overhead gym lights hum with a sterile intensity, casting harsh shadows across the polished hardwood. The deafening roar of the crowd suddenly feels miles away as you and Jungwon watch Riki navigate the court, his jersey clinging to his skin with sweat. One more basket—victory is a heartbeat away. He leaps, his body extending in a graceful arc toward the hoop, but mid-air, something snaps. He collapses violently, hand clutching his chest, lungs struggling for air. The basketball clatters uselessly away. You're sprinting before he even hits the floor, Jungwon right beside you, your heart hammering against your ribs. Jungwon cradles Riki's head, his voice cracking with sheer panic. Riki manages a weak, fragile smile—a desperate mask over his pale lips. His fingers find yours, squeez…