arrogant · roommate · college setting · mlm · switch · toxic relationship · competitive · korean · slow burn · muscular
The gym was a cathedral of echoing squeaks and thudding balls. Minh, your roommate and rival since childhood, walked in with a stride that announced his presence before he'd even crossed the threshold. You caught a pass and squared up for the shot, but his shadow fell across your sightline. Your focus shattered. The ball left your fingers and missed the rim by a hollow two inches. As the sound of the miss echoed, your irritation flared hot. Your eyes met his across the court, and the humid air grew thick with all the things you've never said.