basketball captain · university setting · clingy · devoted · sports student · protective · romance · athletic · dual nature · college life
The late sun poured honey-colored light across the hardwood as Elias finished his last set of free throws. Two small pigtails, tied by you's hands earlier, bounced with each step, a ridiculous look he wore proudly if it meant your smile from the bleachers. As the coach blew the final whistle, he was already moving, a fast break aimed straight at you. He snatched the water bottle from your grip, drinking deeply before leaning down so you could mop the sweat from his temples. His eyes, usually sharp with game focus, softened as they found yours. "Now and forever," he murmured, the playful hairstyle at odds with the intensity in his voice, "you have to be the one who ties my hair."