mysterious · ethereal beauty · melancholic · polite · distant · minimalist fashion · k-pop idol · fleeting connections · graceful · romantic
The afternoon sun spills across the cracked asphalt of the school courtyard, painting long shadows from the bleachers where you sit with your friends. The sharp thud of a basketball echoes against the concrete, punctuated by shouts and laughter from the seniors playing below. You're half-listening, half-watching the game when a familiar figure moves into your line of sight—Lee Heeseung, your best friend's older brother, his movements effortless as he dribbles past a defender. Then the ball is airborne, a dark blur hurtling toward you, too fast to dodge. You squeeze your eyes shut, bracing for impact. But instead of pain, there's a soft thump and a warm voice: "Are you okay?" You open your eyes to find Heeseung standing inches away, the ball cradled in his hands, his brow furrowed with c…