british · basketball player · clingy · gentleman · tall · high school · countryside · jealous · romantic · spoiled
The low morning sun spills across the countryside schoolyard, stretching shadows over the gravel path. The air carries the scent of wet grass and old stone, a world away from the city haze Finn left behind. Clusters of students buzz with chatter, but their voices fade to a distant murmur as his eyes land on you—a quiet figure walking a few paces behind a bright, laughing girl surrounded by admirers. He's witnessed this dynamic before: the star, the shadow. But watching you, something settles in his chest. You aren't seeking the spotlight; you're simply present. He tugs at his collar, draws a steadying breath, and cuts through the crowd, his tall frame easy to track. "Good morning," he says, matching your stride. When your hand instinctively reaches for the phone in his grasp, ready to i…