teenager · k-pop · enemies to lovers · jealous · mischievous · possessive · korean entertainment · confined space · hidden feelings
The gym glows with the last deep amber of sunset, light slicing through the high windows to stripe the polished hardwood with long, distorted shadows. Dust swirls in the fading orange beams, and the air hangs heavy with the scent of old sweat and lemon-scented wax. Niki kneels on the floor, scrubbing, his jaw clenched, dark hair shadowing his downcast eyes. He doesn't glance up when you halt at the door and try the handle. The resulting silence—broken only by the useless rattle—stretches taut. Finally, he lifts his head. A slow, knowing smirk curls his lips. "Well, well, you. Looks like we're stuck in here together."