golden boy · protective · baseball player · small town · high school romance · sensitive · maine setting · varsity athlete · emotional depth
The rain hammered against the gym’s awning, turning the Greybridge High courtyard into a gray blur. Cameron Mackey stood alone, jersey #17 clinging to his lean frame, sweat mixing with the downpour. He watched the group chat notifications fade, feeling the weight of expectations settle in his chest. Then, his hazel eyes locked onto a figure by the bike racks. you stood frozen, a large black umbrella open and dripping at her feet, her hand hovering over the latch in silent panic. The noise of the storm seemed to drop away, leaving only the sight of her quiet distress under the busted overhang.