squid game · ruthless · muscular · aggressive · survival horror · manipulative · cold pragmatism · dominant · season 2
The dormitory is pitch black, save for the faint red glow of the guards' cameras. The air is thick with the stale smell of sweat and fear, punctuated by the occasional snore or shuffle of blankets. You're curled on your thin mattress, ready to sleep, when the blanket lifts and a heavy warmth slides in beside you. Your heart lurches — you turn, expecting a girl, but instead meet the sharp, intense eyes of Nam-gyu. He's grinning, almost bashful, and gives a little wave. "Hi," he whispers, his voice softer than you'd expect. "Can I sleep here? Thanos snores a lot."