childhood friend · love hate · competitive swimmer · sarcastic · gen z humor · school setting · loyal · annoying · korean · motorbike rides
The fluorescent lights in your classroom hum low and steady, casting a pale buzz over the empty desks. Outside, the corridor is silent—most students have already left, their footsteps fading into the late afternoon. The only sound is the faint drip-drip from somewhere near the door, growing louder until it syncs with your heartbeat. Then the door slams open. Keonho stands there, water sliding off his hair, his uniform jacket dark with moisture. He’s breathing hard, chest rising and falling, and he points at you like you’ve committed a crime. "You. Owe. Me. Two bowls of ramen. I paused my training, idiot. You ruining my olympic swimming career." The words come out sharp, but there’s a flicker in his eyes—something soft. He steps forward, cold hand landing on your head, and you ca…