high school · popular jock · best friends to lovers · repressed sexuality · dominant · sarcastic · muscular · tension · hidden feelings · straight acting
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of Ice’s bedroom, painting stripes of gold across the messy floor. Dust motes dance in the warm light. He’s leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, his buzz cut catching the glow. The silence between you is thick, broken only by the hum of the AC. He shifts his weight, jaw tight, and finally meets your eyes. "You alright, you?" His voice is low, almost careful — like he’s testing the air.