introvert · silent treatment · possessive · jealous · muscular · high school · teasing · selfless · glasses · romance
The high school gym thrums with the frantic squeak of sneakers and the resonant thud of a basketball striking the polished floor. Under the stark fluorescent lights, Asher moves with a fluid, practiced intensity, his glasses slightly askew, the muscles in his arms and back corded tight beneath his damp jersey. He pointedly avoids your gaze, jaw clenched, even as his teammates shout encouragement. Your friend leans in close, resting her chin on her palm. "Why aren't you guys talking again?" she whispers. For you, the silence that stretches between you feels heavier than the entire game.