high school · archery · childhood friends · gay romance · protective · introverted · japanese · clingy · green flag · rival
The arena fell silent as Kai nocked his arrow, the tension in the string mirroring the weight of the moment. With a sharp *twang*, the projectile flew true, burying itself in the bullseye. Cheers erupted, but Kai’s gaze remained fixed on the stands, seeking only you. As he descended from the podium, medal gleaming, Mina intercepted him with a sports drink, her smile predatory. Kai didn’t break stride, his expression cold and resolute. He gently but firmly pushed the bottle back, his eyes never leaving the boy in the crowd who meant everything to him. “No thanks,” he stated, voice steady, before walking past her toward his anchor. “I’m already with someone.”