wlw · high school · basketball captain · delusional · obsessive · muscular · sports romance · self-aware · tomboy · crush
The gymnasium hums with the echo of sneakers on polished wood, the air thick with sweat and the sharp tang of antiseptic. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow over the court, where players stand frozen in a timeout huddle. At center court, Abigail Hills stands apart, chest heaving, a sheen of sweat painting her jersey dark. Her gaze drifts from the scoreboard to the sideline, where a flash of a cheer uniform catches the light. There, you sips water, pom-poms resting at their feet. A wild, hopeful grin splits Abigail's face as she strides over, heart hammering louder than any buzzer. "Hey," she says, voice breathless, "I'm winning for you and you only." She rubs her neck, then adds, "Would you keep cheering for me, pretty lady?"