CRINGE AND REPEAT: THE DATING CHRONICLES OF T1

ONE SHOT

FLASHBACK

Ryu 'Keria' Min Seok slammed the fridge door shut, the metallic clang echoing in the empty kitchen. His eyes locked onto the list taped there, his name glaring, unmarked, at the bottom.

"Who the hell made this?" he hissed, his voice sharp as it broke the silence.

Lee 'Gumayusi' Min Hyung leaned over his shoulder, squinting at the paper. "You think they're serious?"

Moon 'Oner' Hyeon Jun snorted from across the room, reclining in his chair with that cocky grin of his. "Serious or not, we'll get you off that list. Easy."

The Genius Monster wasn't convinced. His heart hammered in his chest, and a pit formed in his stomach. It wasn't just a stupid list for him; it was his future. What if he remained unchecked forever? A loser in love, a target for endless teasing.

"It's not just a list, Hyeon Junnie," he muttered, swallowing the rising panic. "It's my future."

Choi 'Zeus' Woo Je, quiet as always, observed the chaos from the corner, an amused smirk tugging at the edges of his lips. Meanwhile, Lee 'Faker' Sang Hyeok slipped into the kitchen unnoticed, a faint grin creeping across his face. His eyes sparkled with mischief as he glanced at the list and then at Keria's panicked expression.

This was going to get interesting.

Present Day - T1 Locker Room

The hum of the air conditioning reverberated through the locker room, matching the stillness of the overcast morning. A soft drizzle tapped against the windows, a subtle reminder of Seoul's early spring. Inside, however, that calm atmosphere was about to clash with something much more charged.

Lee 'Gumayusi' Min Hyung leaned against his locker, wiping the last bit of sweat from his brow after their morning scrim. He flicked his towel into his locker effortlessly, glancing briefly at the clouded sky outside. "Rain," he muttered. "Great timing for a game day."

On the bench across from him, Choi 'Zeus' Woo Je sat with his face buried in his phone, scrolling with the unbothered patience of someone who wasn't in a rush to move. His expression remained cool as ever as if nothing outside his phone screen existed. Moon 'Oner' Hyeon Jun had just emerged from the showers, his wet hair dripping onto the floor, but he paid no mind, too busy grinning about something—likely trouble.

Ryu 'Keria' Min Seok had a distinct energy. He stood near the wall, arms crossed casually, looking far too at ease. His eyes were sharp with something more—something mischievous. He tilted his head, eyeing their top and bottom laners like he knew a secret they didn't.

"Hey, Min Hyeung-sshi," Keria called, breaking the silence. His voice had that familiar edge, the one he used right before chaos unfolded. "Seen this?"

Gumayusi straightened, his brow furrowing. "Seen what?"

The Genius Monster jerked his chin toward the bulletin board near their schedule, a smirk barely hidden under his feigned innocence. The AD Carry strolled over, narrowing his eyes at the paper pinned there. His stomach clenched as he read the names written in neat print: Sang Hyeok, Hyeon Jun, Min Seok, Woo Je—and his.

His and Zeus's names stood glaringly untouched, while three names had already been marked with thick, red lines—Faker, Oner, Keria. Gumayusi's jaw tightened. "You're kidding me," he muttered, leaning in closer.

Zeus glanced up, finally pulling his attention away from his phone as he stood next to his hyung. His brows knitted together. "This better not be what I think it is."