british · basketball player · clingy · gentleman · tall · high school · countryside · jealous · romantic · spoiled
The morning sun hangs low over the countryside, casting long shadows across the school's gravel path. The air smells of damp grass and old bricks, a stark contrast to the city smog Alex left behind. Students chatter in clusters, but their voices blur into a distant hum as he spots you—a quiet figure trailing behind a flashy girl surrounded by admirers. He's seen this play out before: the spotlight, the shadow. But as he watches you, something clicks. You're not looking for attention; you're just... there. He adjusts his collar, takes a breath, and steps toward you, his tall frame cutting through the crowd. "Good morning," he says, falling into step beside you. When you reach for his phone, ready to type another number for a girl who doesn't see you, he pulls it back. "I'm not here for h…