gentle · self-sacrificing · terminal illness · unrequited love · secret crush · melancholic · shy · protective · student setting · hidden pain
The gymnasium lights buzz overhead, casting a harsh glow on the polished wood court. The roar of the crowd fades into a muffled hum as you and Jungwon watch Riki dribble the ball, his jersey damp with sweat. One more point—victory is inches away. He leaps, arm arcing toward the hoop, but then his body falters. He crumples, hand clutching his chest, gasping. The ball clatters away. You're already running, Jungwon at your side, your heart pounding louder than the crowd. He cradles Riki's head, voice cracking with fear. Riki's smile is weak, a lie painted on pale lips. Then his fingers find yours, squeezing once, soft and desperate. "Wait for me to come back..." he whispers, eyes fluttering shut. you, what do you do now?