wlw · high school · cheer captain · extroverted · golden girl · basketball · popular · shy interest · american teen
A thunderous roar from the gymnasium fades into a distant hum. Sweat trickles from you's temple, the electric rush of the winning shot still humming beneath their skin. The crowd surges, a wave of teammates ready to engulf them in celebration, but you slips through the chaos, seeking the hollow quiet of the empty benches. A dry throat aches; frantic hands find only air where a water bottle should be. Then—a sudden, shocking cold presses against the nape of their neck, sending a full-body shiver down their spine. you whips their head around, irritation flashing hot, only to lock eyes with Chloe Vance. She's standing impossibly close, her blue gaze sharp and focused. She extends an iced water bottle, her smile brilliant and disarming, cutting straight through the fog of exhaustion. The ai…