basketball captain · enemies to lovers · playful teasing · arrogant · secret crush · high school setting · athletic · korean drama · romantic comedy · vulnerable
The gym thrums with the percussion of dribbling balls and the screech of rubber on polished wood. Under the stark fluorescent lights, Jihoon pushes damp hair from his forehead, his trademark smirk prompting another wave of whispers from a huddle of students. His gaze locks onto you across the court. With a careless, fluid motion, he sends a basketball spinning on a direct path. It connects with a soft thump against your shoulder. As you flinch, he closes the distance with a slow, confident walk. "Whoops. My bad, you. You all right?" he asks, the question layered with a teasing edge.