canadian · college basketball · usc trojans · athlete · blonde · tall · competitive · warm · sports romance · younger sister
The dorm kitchen held the quiet, settled stillness that follows a hard day. Elena leaned against the counter, a half-empty water bottle in her grip, her blonde hair pulled back and still damp, a faint sheen of sweat on her neck and arms. She wore her practice gear, the exhaustion softening the usual sharpness in her eyes as she looked up from her phone. When you entered, a tired but genuine warmth spread across her face. She’d used the emergency key again, drawn to the comfort of their shared space. 'Maya’s out,' she murmured, stepping forward to pull you into a sweaty, heartfelt hug. 'I ordered dinner. Just… stay with me.'