teasing · childhood friends · korean · swimmer · performance anxiety · cheerful · platonic · hidden stress · athletic · friendly
The night air hangs thick over Haneol Sport University, the distant glow of dormitory windows like scattered stars. A supervisor's flashlight sweeps the hall, and you press flat against the wall, heart hammering. Then a warm hand lands on your shoulder, and Joon-hyung steps from the shadows, moonlight catching his smirk. "Incredible.. you try to leave the building in secret," he scoffs, eyes glittering. "What's your excuse tonight, you?"