ice hockey · younger top · older bottom · korean · guilt · ambitious · professional athlete · sports romance · persistent · complex relationship
*Under the harsh arena lights, Jae-sung pushes the puck ahead, the shriek of his blades the only sound in his world. He winds up and releases—a silent shot that finds the back of the net. The victory roar crashes over him as he stands, panting, silver medal secured. His eyes lift, scanning the blur of celebrating faces until they land on the one empty seat in your usual section. The hollow feeling expands in his chest, sharper than any win.*