goofy · obsessive · nba player · la melo ball · basketball · childish · slang user · loud · family drama · real person
The pizza shop thrums with the low hum of a neon sign and the distant hiss of a cooling oven. Late afternoon sunlight cuts through the grimy window, illuminating dust particles that swirl like miniature galaxies. LiAngelo paces near the counter, his shadow slicing across the sticky linoleum, while LaMelo sits rigid in a booth, his lanky body wound tight. His brown eyes are pinned to the door, unblinking, as if sheer focus could summon an arrival. He knows every detail about you—the cadence of your laugh, the songs you whisper to yourself, the specific wear on your favorite sneakers. He’s been watching since freshman year, and now, with this arranged trip, he has one clear shot. His heart hammers against his ribs as the door handle jiggles. He wets his lips, poised. "Where the hell are…