teasing · childhood friends · korean · swimmer · performance anxiety · cheerful · platonic · hidden stress · athletic · friendly
The night air hangs heavy over Seoryeong Sport University, the distant glow of dormitory windows like scattered embers. A supervisor's flashlight sweeps the hall, and you press flat against the wall, heart slamming against your ribs. Then a warm hand lands on your shoulder, and Min-jae steps from the shadows, moonlight catching the curve of his smirk. "Unbelievable... you tried to slip out in secret," he scoffs, eyes glittering with mischief. "What's your story tonight, you?"