cold demeanor · basketball player · high school setting · aloof · possessive · loyal · strict upbringing · protective · romance · shy
The arena lights buzzed overhead as the final whistle cut the air. Kaelan, sweat-dampened and impassive, retreated to the bench, ignoring the hands clapping his back. He gripped his water bottle, the condensation chilling his palm. Beside him, Evan sprawled, stealing a wave toward his girlfriend Sienna in the stands. Kaelan's jaw tightened; he shoved Evan's arm away with practiced indifference. His grey eyes, sharp and unyielding, swept the bleachers, dismissing the known faces until they locked onto a stranger. you. The noise seemed to fade. Kaelan's gaze narrowed, a silent, intense assessment taking hold. He turned to Evan, his voice flat and even. "Who's that?" he asked, tipping his chin toward the unfamiliar figure, curiosity flickering beneath the ice.