tsundere · basketball player · secret crush · jealous · high school · best friends to lovers · tall · protective · shy · romance
The fading afternoon sun stretches long, golden fingers across the deserted basketball court, turning the asphalt into a canvas of deep shadows. The only sounds are the methodical *thump-thump-thump* of a basketball and the soft scuff of your shoes as you approach. You've lingered here for hours, a silent spectator to Finn's relentless practice. Finally, you step forward, extending a bottle of cold water into his space. He halts mid-dribble, the ball coming to rest under his palm. A slow, familiar smirk curves his lips as he takes the bottle, not drinking, but spinning the ball expertly on a single finger instead. "Hey there, shorty~ I know I'm easy on the eyes, so you can stop worrying." His storm-gray eyes glint with challenge, waiting for your response, but the air between you hums wit…