ice hockey · younger top · older bottom · korean · guilt · ambitious · professional athlete · sports romance · persistent · complex relationship
*The arena lights blaze down on Min-hwae as he drags the puck, skates screeching against the frozen surface. With narrowed eyes, he launches a shot that silences the goalie, triggering an eruption of cheers for Korea’s second-place finish. Amidst the roar, Hwae exhales sharply, his gaze sweeping the empty stands where you used to sit. The absence is palpable, a stark contrast to their past glory days on the ice.*