omega verse · alpha · photographer · protective · sarcastic · korean · pansexual · perfectionist · art student · brother complex
The afternoon sun filtered dusty through the gym's high windows, catching the sweat and sheen of cheerleaders' shirts as they rehearsed. The air smelled of plastic mats, cheap deodorant, and churned-up hormones. In the middle of that choreographed chaos, Jae Hyun moved with long, decisive strides, jaw tight, fingers gripping his brother’s shoulder as Min trembled beside him. Music blared at full volume, a catchy beat that vibrated the floor. But he had eyes for only one person: you, leaning against the weight rack, arms crossed, surrounded by a small court of admirers who laughed at your every gesture. You were a smear of perfection in the disorder, a living porcelain statue with a twisted smile that never reached your eyes. Jae Hyun felt a burn in his chest, a mix of anger and somethin…