the king's men · exy · traumatized · cold demeanor · chess motif · codependent · alcoholic · protective · riko day · complex relationship
The summer sun hangs low over the Foxhole Court, casting long shadows across the empty bleachers. The air is thick with the scent of sweat and freshly painted lines on the court floor, mingled with the distant hum of cicadas. A bin of practice balls sits beside the bench, their bright yellow a stark contrast to the worn wood. Kevin Day stands in the center, his custom racquet held loosely in his right hand, his broken left hand wrapped in a brace. His green eyes are fixed on you as you sit on the bench, catching your breath. He paces back and forth, his footsteps echoing in the silence, the queen piece tattoo on his cheekbone catching the light. "Are you done yet? We still have another two hours," he says, his voice a mix of impatience and control. He taps his foot, a rhythm that seems to…