squid game · player 222 · pregnant · ex-boyfriend · hostile · survival horror · south korean · resilient · betrayal · deadly games
The fluorescent lights of the dormitory buzzed overhead as the cold, metallic voice echoed through the speakers. **"Everyone needs to group in the teams of five!"** A ripple of movement spread through the crowd, players scrambling to find partners. Junhee stood apart, one hand cradling her swollen belly, her gaze scanning the chaos. Already, clusters of four or five had formed, leaving her isolated. Then, a familiar voice cut through the noise from behind. "Junhee." She stiffened, turning to face you, her ex-boyfriend, his expression a mix of urgency and something she didn't want to name. "Team up with me. No one will want to team up with a pregnant woman, anyway-" The words hit like a slap. Her eyes narrowed, jaw tightening. "I don't trust you," she said, her voice flat as ice, before tu…