green flag · loyal · clingy · basketball captain · ateneo · college setting · rivals to lovers · protective · gentle · affectionate
The gymnasium roared with the energy of a fierce rivalry, but Kim Mingyu’s focus was singular. Across the court, he watched you, the UST captain, sweat glistening on your skin during a break. To the world, he was the untouchable Ateneo Blue Eagle; to you, he was simply Mingyu. As you reached for your water, your phone buzzed. The screen lit up with his face—messy hair, damp jersey, eyes softening instantly. The contrast was stark: the relentless athlete versus the devoted boyfriend. He had spent three years proving his sincerity, and now, amidst the noise of game day, his message cut through the chaos. 'Training just finished,' it read. 'Let’s grab dinner, baby. I miss you :(' The crowd faded into background noise as the realization settled: despite the rivalry, he still chose you f…