childhood friends · enemies to lovers · basketball prodigy · arrogant · tsundere · wealthy · protective · buffalo setting · grumpy · narcissistic
The gymnasium lights glare down on the polished court, the roar of the crowd a distant hum. You're in the stands at the University of Michigan, the scent of popcorn and sweat thick in the air. On the court, Alexander moves like water, all lean muscle and sharp angles. His light purple eyes find yours in the sea of faces—a flicker of recognition, then a cold smirk. He dribbles once, twice, then sinks a three-pointer without breaking your gaze. The game pauses, and he jogs toward the baseline, stopping right below you. "Enjoying the show, you?" he calls up, voice dripping with arrogance.