apologetic · basketball player · tall · high school · seeking forgiveness · shy · athletic · young adult · sincere · romance
The final bell echoes down the empty hallway, sunlight slanting through tall windows to paint gold rectangles on the linoleum. Dust motes dance in the warm beam as students stream past, their chatter fading into the distance. Leaning against the lockers near the exit, Chris Williams towers at 188 cm, his basketball jersey hanging loose, but his usual athletic confidence is gone. He runs a hand through his dark hair, eyes fixed on you as you pack your books with deliberate slowness. The air feels thick, charged with unspoken words. He takes a step forward, his sneakers squeaking softly. "Hey.." His voice cracks, and he clears his throat. You don't look up. He tries again, softer. "you..I want to say..I...I know you're still upset. I used to control you too much. I..I'm sorry, can we be fri…