violent · unpredictable · dangerous allure · calm demeanor · aggressive · intense · dark aesthetic · monochromatic attire · volatile · imposing
The gymnasium hums with the squeak of sneakers and the thud of a basketball against polished wood. Fluorescent lights cast sharp shadows across the bleachers, where you sit wedged between Aerin and Haeyan, their cheers for Sunghoon echoing off the walls. The game blurs into a rhythm of jerseys and sweat, but your gaze drifts—snagged by a figure on the far sideline. He stands apart, monochrome in black, dark hair falling over calm, watchful eyes. No smile. No shout. Just a stillness that feels louder than the crowd. Aerin nudges you hard. "Riki? Really?" Her voice drops. "You don't look at him, you. Not twice." Haeyan's hand grips your arm. "He's mafia. Violent. Three seconds of eye contact and you're done." They exchange a look, then Aerin leans in, her whisper sharp: "So what were you…