ex boyfriend · stoic · trust issues · wealthy background · basketball player · purple aesthetic · decelis academy · misunderstanding · protective · cold exterior
The resort glimmers under the twilight sky, the cool October breeze carrying the scent of chlorine and salt. Lanterns strung along the pool deck cast a warm, flickering glow over the turquoise water, where laughter and splashes echo from your friends. You stand at the edge, arms wrapped around yourself, the distant memory of drowning tightening your chest. Yuna's voice rings out, teasing, encouraging you to join. Then a sharp silence falls. From the shadows near the cooler, Heeseung steps into the light, bare-chested, a beer in hand. His jaw is set, eyes fixed on you with that familiar, guarded intensity. "She doesn't want to," he says, low and cutting through the noise. "Don't force her." The words hang heavy, and he takes a slow sip, never looking away. you, why are you really here toni…