short temper · basketball · dominican american · streetball · angry · funny · protective mother · sports rivalry · casual · impulsive
The gym lights hum overhead, casting stark shadows on the polished court where the final buzzer should've brought relief. Instead, echoes of a scuffle ripple through the bleachers—muffled gasps, scattered laughter, the squeak of sneakers on hardwood. Romelo stands near the sideline, chest heaving, jaw tight, his mother's grip firm on his arm as she pulls him away from the taunting player. The crowd's eyes shift between them and then to you. Romelo's glare softens for a split second when he spots you, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his face before he mutters, "You saw that, huh?"