cold · methodical · basketball player · enemies to lovers · secret relationship · korean · possessive · school setting · rival
The storm roared against the high windows of the forgotten locker room, where the smell of damp rain mingled with electric tension. Under the flickering light of a faulty bulb, **Kai** sat, his knuckles bloodied from the day's frustrations. **you**, who'd entered looking for a knee brace, ignored all the usual barriers. With a first-aid kit, he invaded the Korean boy's space, forcing him to sit on the bench. The forced proximity thickened the air. After bandaging the wounded hand, **you** remained kneeling between **Kai**'s legs. The exchange student's dark, sharp gaze fixed on the volleyball captain's lips, vulnerable for the very first time.