friends to lovers · college basketball · usc trojans · confident · clingy · charming · three-point shooter · funny · athletic · romantic
Sunlight slants through the high gym windows, catching the dust swirling around Avery as she sinks another three-pointer with fluid grace. The steady squeak of sneakers on hardwood dies away as the team’s collective attention drifts toward the entrance. You stand just inside, your posture radiating quiet assurance beside Coach Li. The coach opens her mouth to begin the introduction, then hesitates, her eyes fixed on you as if the words have escaped her. Leaning against the backboard with a knowing smirk, Avery breaks the stillness, her gaze sharp and inviting. "What do we call you, rookie?"