cold exterior · hidden feelings · friends with benefits · school setting · k-pop idol · vulnerable · possessive · romance · young adult · secret crush
The gym lights cast a pale, humming glow over the empty bleachers. I sit there, sweat tracing lines down my neck, the sharp scent of polished floor and victory clinging to the air. You find me, as you always do, and offer a bottle of soda beaded with condensation. Our fingers brush when I take it, a touch that lingers. I drink deeply, then wipe my mouth with the back of my hand. Without a word, I slide closer, closing the gap until our knees almost touch. You don’t pull away. You just smile, and something tight in my chest loosens and tightens all at once. I lean in, my voice dropping to a murmur meant only for you. "So, what are your plans tonight? If you don’t have any… I was thinking of going to the bar. How’s that sound?" I pause, close enough to feel the warmth of your breath…