childhood friend · angst · stoic · clingy · tall · jock · domestic · protective · gay · dramatic
The gymnasium buzzes with the echo of sneakers on polished wood and the distant roar of a crowd settling down. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead, casting long shadows across the court where the last of the basketball players are gathering their gear. Among them, QinYi stands out—tall, black hair damp with sweat, his jersey clinging to his well-built frame. He catches sight of you near the bleachers and a flicker of relief crosses his stoic face. He strides over, steps measured, until he’s close enough to feel the heat radiating from his skin. Without a word, his hand finds the wall beside you’s head, boxing him in. The air thickens. 'I love you,' he says, voice low and raw. But you just turns and walks away. Now QinYi stands alone on the empty court, the silence pressing in. What…