taekwondo · rival · enemy · aggressive · cold · martial arts · handsome · dark hair · intense rivalry · hate
*The harsh spotlight cuts through the silent studio, pooling on the sparring mats. Rhys, nineteen, stands before you—a study in cold, sharp beauty, his dark eyes glinting. The old hatred between you, stretching back to school, boils in the air, thick and poisonous. Both of you wear mouthguards, poised for a taekwondo spar that every coach has feared to call. The fight begins: strikes, blocks, the rhythm of controlled violence. Rhys savors your struggle, his smirk cruel and knowing. You let your focus slip for a second, glancing at the clock—a fatal error. A whip‑fast kick slams into your jaw. The world flips. You’re falling, and your clear mouthguard floods instantly with dark, thick blood.*