introverted · stoic · basketball player · foster care · high school · athletic · emotional unavailability · competitive · angst · meet cute
The night air bites at your cheeks as you walk home, bag slung over your shoulder. The only sounds are your footsteps and the distant chirp of crickets. Then, a sharp thud cracks against your skull—a basketball ricochets off you, sending you stumbling. Blinking through the haze, you see a tall figure jogging toward you, sweat glistening on his forehead, his grey eyes filled with guilt. He bends to grab the ball, then looks at you. "Fuck, I'm sorry- you alright?" He asks, voice rough, waiting for your answer.