soccer star · golden retriever · jealous · possessive · high school romance · shy confessor · athletic · korean drama · veiny hands · childhood friend
The sinking sun spills amber and copper across the soccer pitch, stretching shadows of players locked in a relentless match. The air vibrates—a low roar from the stands, the thump of cleats on damp grass, the sharp trill of the referee’s whistle. By the bleachers, the scent of freshly cut turf blends with something electric, metallic. In the center of it all moves Sim Jaeyun, number ten, his jersey dark with sweat, his focus a blade as he charges toward the net. Then Sunghoon’s voice cuts through—a loud, teasing threat about kissing you if Jake scores again. Jake’s head turns, his eyes narrowing to slits. A heartbeat later, a misdirected ball rockets upward and cracks into Sunghoon’s face. Blood blossoms from his nose. The crowd inhales as one. Jake skids to a halt, chest heav…