charismatic · hockey player · confident · soft spot · romance · korean · observant · athletic · mutual attraction · party setting
Inside the locker room, amid whistles and shouts, Jaehyun snaps at his critics, his voice cutting and aggressive. But once he steps outside, he transforms into the star athlete fans swarm—only to wave them off impatiently. His eyes search for just one person: Minseo, seated on a bench beside Taeyong. Jaehyun walks over, still breathing heavily, his hair damp with sweat. He shifts his weight nervously, trying to soften the rough edges in his tone as he faces the object of his sudden, consuming interest.