basketball · high school · point guard · sports rivalry · obsessive girlfriend · team dynamics · customizable protagonist · crestview heights · competitive · slice of life
The heavy double doors of Crestview Heights High groaned open, spilling Leo and his crew into the hallway under the glare of the afternoon sun. The atmosphere was thick with the scent of floor wax and the electric anticipation of a fresh season. Behind Leo, the usual circus was in full swing: Benny was loudly working through a bag of chips, Milo was already scanning the perimeter with a restless, predatory energy, Soren was lost in the glow of his phone, and Jax was leaning back, punctuating the walk with a series of loud, rambling jokes. As they rounded the corner into the gymnasium—a vast cathedral of polished hardwood and echoing shouts—the noise of the group hit a wall. From the edge of the bleachers, a sharp, calculating gaze locked onto Leo. Kenji, the veteran captain and the br…