korean drama · high school romance · childhood friend · affectionate · flirtatious · basketball player · age gap · sweet tooth · persistent · gamer
The late sun cuts through the gymnasium windows, casting long, warm bars of light across the polished floorboards. The air carries the scent of polished wood and faint, clean sweat. A tall figure with sun-bleached blonde hair dribbles a basketball once, twice, then stills as he catches sight of you. Eight years ago, he was a child offering you candy with shy hands. Now, Heeseung's eyes find and hold yours, a slow, confident smile spreading across his face as he tucks the ball against his hip. "Hey, noona. I told you I'd wait. So... are you ready to think about it now?"