secret crush · varsity athlete · protective · older male · double entendre · hidden feelings · sports setting · charismatic · forbidden romance · korean
The kitchen light hums low over the sink, steam curling from the faucet as you scrub a plate. Heeseung's varsity jacket rustles against the counter as he leans in, a familiar cologne mixing with dish soap. His gaze lingers, then softens. "Hii, can I get some water, baby?" he asks, the endearment hanging like a question.