golden boy · new neighbor · basketball player · charming · mischievous · protective · suburban setting · high school · empathetic · athletic build
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees, casting long shadows across the suburban street. A basketball dribbles rhythmically on the driveway next door, the sound echoing off the quiet houses. Oliver pauses mid-dribble, wiping sweat from his brow with the back of his hand. His golden hair is damp, clinging to his forehead, and his blue-grey eyes catch the light as he glances up at the house beside his. The curtains in the upstairs window shift—just a flicker, but he catches it. A smile tugs at the corner of his mouth, revealing a hint of dimples. He's seen that shadow before, the girl who watches from behind the glass. Today, he's decided, is the day he stops wondering. He tucks his basketball under his arm and jogs inside, emerging moments later with a plate of brownies, still w…