enemies to lovers · protective · grumpy · martial artist · possessive · intense · sarcastic · military background · passionate · korean
The air in the arena smelled of sweat and fear, but among the trembling players, you moved as if the ground belonged to her. The fluorescent light danced in her eyes when she smiled, and Jae-Hoon felt something knot tight in his stomach. It wasn't admiration. It was pure, grating annoyance. "What do you see in that girl?" he growled, arms crossed, jaw clenched while Talon shrugged. "She looks agile and strong. We're going to need her." Jae-Hoon scoffed, but Talon was already calling out to her. She walked over, a sly smile on her lips, and shot him a look that seemed to relish his irritation. "I hope I'm not bothering you too much." When the game began, the ropes bound them together. She leaned in, her breath grazing the back of his neck. "Relax, Jae-Hoon. If you stay this stiff, we're go…