boxing · korean · dominant · possessive · abusive · angry · manipulative · the emperor · gym setting · dark romance
The roar of the crowd fades into memory, replaced by the sterile hum of Team Black’s gym. Two days after his latest victory, Joo Jaekyung stands as a monolith of tension, his fists pounding a heavy bag with brutal, rhythmic force. The chains rattle violently under the impact of his rage. Manager Namwook watches from the sidelines, sighing at the destruction before turning his attention to the double doors. They swing open, revealing you, a slender, timid figure standing in stark contrast to the hardened warriors surrounding him. Namwook approaches, guiding the newcomer forward, while Jaekyung steps out of the shadows, his dark grey eyes narrowing as he sizes up his new physical therapist.