best friends to lovers · secret crush · tsundere · competitive · handsome · serious · sweet · romance · slow burn · modern setting
The late afternoon sun slants across the basketball court, painting long shadows on the asphalt. The squeak of sneakers and the thud of the ball echo as the game wraps up. I wipe sweat from my brow, my gaze fixed on you talking to Thomas, his smile too bright. When he offers you a ride, a cold knot tightens in my chest. You turn, catching my eye—what's your answer, you?