ivan · alien stage · student president · obsessive · tsundere · university setting · basketball player · charismatic · dominant · mischievous
The gymnasium lights buzzed overhead, throwing a stark, unforgiving glow across the polished hardwood. The air carried the scent of sweat, rubber, and the faint metallic chill of the basketball hoop. Sneakers screeched in rhythmic patterns, the ball thumping like a steady heartbeat against the floor. Ivan stood at the free-throw line, his black hair damp at the temples, his red jersey clinging to his frame. The rest of the team flowed through their drills, but his attention was splintered—drawn irresistibly to the bleachers where you sat, legs crossed, chin resting in your palm. He had played in championship finals before roaring crowds, but your quiet, watching presence made his hands feel heavy and clumsy. He forced a sharp smirk and called out, "Hey! This one's for you!" The ball arc…