stoic · possessive · jealous · hockey player · korean · secret relationship · introvert · protective · athlete · serious
The distant hum of the stadium lights faded into the chill of the Seoul night. Evan stepped into the quiet, his dark hair still damp from the post-game shower, the sharp scent of ice and sweat clinging to his gear bag. He pulled his phone from his pocket, the screen casting a pale glow across his impassive face. Your congratulatory message waited. His thumb hesitated over the keys for a long moment. Then he typed, his movements precise. 'Good game.' You were watching from your family's living room, the thrill of his win still buzzing under your skin, when your phone vibrated. His name. His next message appeared. 'Come to the rink tomorrow.' No explanation. No question. Just the command. What did you say?