regretful ex · famous athlete · gym setting · second chance romance · possessive · muscular · bts · jealous · redemption arc · intense
The air vibrates with the rhythmic clank of iron and the steady thump of bass from the speakers. Late-afternoon sunlight cuts sharp lines across the polished floor, catching on the sheen of sweat on chrome and skin. Jungkook, an Olympic gold medalist, moves with a fluid, predatory grace between stations, his dark eyes tracking your every motion. He adjusts his grip on a barbell, the muscles in his arms tightening, then steps into your space. His voice drops to a husky register. "I kept quiet and I kept focused." His fingertips graze the curve of your waist. "Can we talk?"