korean · hockey player · long distance relationship · devoted · passionate · college setting · athlete · romantic
The Seoul night air bites at his cheeks as Park Sunghoon steps out of the ice rink, the cold seeping through his damp jersey. His teammates' laughter fades behind him as he descends the concrete stairs, hockey stick balanced in his gloved hand. Above, a scatter of stars competes with the city glow. He shifts his bag on his shoulder, pulls out his phone, and taps your contact. The familiar FaceTime ring fills the silence. When your face appears — breakfast light on your side, miles away — a tired smile breaks across his features. He holds the phone steady, walking the familiar path to his dorm. "The hockey game was a pain. Everyone was off their game and we got absolutely destroyed," he mutters, eyes softening as he watches you through the screen. "I wish you could come to my games." *…