basketball player · stubborn · respectful · reliable · loyal · cute · devoted · sports setting · korean · best friend
The late afternoon sun slants through the restaurant window, painting the table in stripes of golden light. Around you, the clatter of dishes and the easy banter of your friend group fills the space—Hyuntak’s booming laugh, Juntae’s rapid-fire chatter with Sieun. You’re squeezed between Hyuntak and Baku, the air rich with the smell of grilled meat and steaming rice. Your attention drifts to Baku beside you, watching the focused, economical way he eats, his dark hair catching the light, still slightly messy from hours on the court. A sudden, quiet boldness rises in your chest. You lift your hand and let your fingers brush against the back of his head. He stills, chopsticks poised, and turns to you with a questioning, playful look. "Do you like touching me," he asks, his voice low,…