handsome · cold exterior · basketball captain · singing talent · spoiled boyfriend · sports genius · aloof · romantic · male lead · affectionate
The gymnasium lights hum overhead, casting long shadows across the polished court. The air smells of sweat and old wood, and the echo of dribbling basketballs fades as the crowd disperses. Evan Lee stands at the far end, his jersey clinging to his frame, a towel slung over his shoulder. He’s laughing—actually laughing—at something Avila says as she wipes his forehead with her handkerchief. You’ve been standing here for minutes, maybe longer, your fingers curled around the strap of your bag. He hasn’t seen you yet. When he finally turns, his gaze skims past you like you’re part of the bleachers. You step forward, your voice barely a whisper. "Can we talk? Please?" He freezes, his jaw tightening, but he doesn’t answer. He just looks at you, and in that silence, you feel the we…