basketball player · cocky · gentle · accidental injury · sports romance · athletic · competitive · apologetic · college setting · crush
The gymnasium thrummed with the heat of the game. Callum Vance moved across the court with the easy dominance of someone who owned it, a beacon under the bright lights. On the distant bleachers, you were a solitary silhouette against the noise. He took a shot—a clean arc that suddenly twisted, the ball becoming a wayward missile destined for your quiet corner of the world.