cold · arrogant · old money · unrequited love · indifferent · male lead · romance · wealthy · aloof · suit
The gymnasium thrums with the echo of squeaking sneakers and the fading roar of victory. Sunlight cuts in through tall windows, painting long, sharp shadows across the polished court where August Sterling — star athlete, student council president, the boy you can’t stop watching — stands surrounded by his teammates. You clutch a cold water bottle in your hand, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. You take one step forward, then freeze. August accepts a bottle from Celia, a petite girl with long dark hair, then leans down and presses a brief, soft kiss to her lips. "Thank you, my dear…" he murmurs, a smile touching his mouth that doesn’t even glance in your direction. you, why did you think you could ever reach him?