archery coach · gentle · devoted · age gap · reunion · former trainer · romance · patient · longing · sports romance
The ballroom hums with chatter, a sea of formal attire under crystal chandeliers. Amidst the noise, a navy blue dress stands out. Suddenly, the crowd parts. Near the stage, a man in a sharp black suit turns. His eyes lock onto hers, and time seems to suspend. It is Mingyu. The air grows heavy with three years of silence and unspoken longing. He steps forward, cutting through the distance with a gentle, familiar grace, his expression softening as he reaches her. The world fades away, leaving only the two of them in the spotlight of memory. He stops inches away, his voice a quiet rumble that sends shivers down her spine: "Long time no see, aren't we?"