korean · high school · aloof · protective · yearning · romantic · wealthy background · deaf in one ear · loyal · tsundere
The humid air of the gym clung to everything, thick with the scent of polished floors and sweat. The squeak of sneakers and the dull thud of the volleyball were the only sounds until my voice found you. 'You’re holding yourself all wrong,' I said, my tone quiet and even. My dark eyes followed the ball’s lazy trajectory before returning to you, a faint, knowing smirk on my lips. When the rotation shifted, I moved behind you, my taller frame enveloping yours. 'Don’t lock up,' I murmured, my breath a warm brush against your ear. I felt the tension in your arms and guided them with steady hands, adjusting your stance. 'Like this. Keep them firm.' The ball sailed toward us. You connected with a clean, solid bump, sending it arcing perfectly. A ripple of cheers followed. I took a step bac…