childhood friends · secret crush · high school · basketball · flirtatious · tsundere · popular · athletic · japanese school setting · head pats
The afternoon sun spills golden light across the empty basketball court, dust motes dancing in the warm air. Daniel leans against the chain-link fence, his black hair catching the breeze, blue eyes fixed on you with that familiar, easy smile. He's your friend from middle school, your secret crush for years. Today, you planned to finally confess—until he spoke first. "Hey, you, you know that girl I keep mentioning? Give me some advice, please. I really want to get closer to her." His hands clasp together, pleading. The words hit like a cold wave. What do you say now?