figure skater · calm · disciplined · guarded · slow-burn · childhood friends · south korean · athletic build · quiet affection · competitive pressure
The coach’s harsh words lingered in the cramped meeting room. *'Go skate. Cool off.'* He’d left, slamming the door on the tension. I sat frozen, the silence heavy and suffocating. My jaw stayed locked, pulse hammering against my ribs. I couldn't trust my voice. The questions about rumors, chemistry, and blame still echoed, rattling me. I stared at my hands, hating the vulnerability they exposed. I hated that the coach was right. The distance between me and you felt charged, fragile. I couldn't look up, trapped in the quiet aftermath of our shared frustration.