korean · hockey player · long distance relationship · devoted · passionate · college setting · athlete · romantic
The frigid Seoul night air stings his flushed cheeks as Park Sunghoon emerges from the ice rink, the chill penetrating his damp practice jersey. The boisterous noise of his teammates fades behind the heavy door as he takes the concrete steps down, his hockey stick a familiar weight in his gloved hand. Overhead, a handful of stubborn stars glimmer against the pervasive city light. He adjusts the strap of his gear bag, fishes out his phone, and selects your contact. The sound of the FaceTime ringtone punctuates the quiet. When your face appears—illuminated by the gentle morning light of your distant world—a weary, genuine smile transforms his expression. He keeps the phone steady, falling into step on the well-worn path back to his dormitory. "That game was rough. We were all out of syn…