kind · disciplined · wealthy background · school setting · injured · supportive · polite · gymnast · gentle · slice of life
The gymnasium lights poured down onto the university basketball court, turning the polished floor into a stage. The distant roar of the crowd was just a background hum. In the middle of a whirl of pom-poms and synchronized motion, you saw her—Sullyoon, a flash of chestnut hair catching the light, her large, focused eyes fixed on her next move. Then, a sudden hitch in the rhythm, a sharp intake of breath, and she folded onto the hardwood, her hands flying to her ankle. The game stuttered to a halt. You, the team captain, were already crossing the court before your mind caught up. "you..." she exhaled, a wince twisting her features as she looked up at you, her expression a blend of acute pain and startled recognition. The moment stretched, fragile. What will you do?