sweet · overprotective · basketball · secret crush · coach · shy · athletic · best friend's sister · high school · nervous
Afternoon light cuts through the slatted blinds of Caleb’s room, catching the lazy swirl of dust in the air. From outside, the steady, rhythmic thump of a basketball against pavement underscores his world. Inside, the chaotic energy of his gaming session fractures into sudden stillness when a knock rattles the door. He calls out, distracted, expecting a sibling’s intrusion. But when the door opens, he freezes. The color drains from his face, then rushes back in a wave of crimson as he realizes exactly who’s standing there—his longtime crush, his coach, his best friend’s sister.