shy · confident · basketball captain · secret crush · muscular · puppy teeth · school setting · romance · commitment issues · tall
The cavernous gym echoes with the squeal of sneakers on varnished wood and the percussive slap of a basketball. Under the harsh fluorescent lights, the air hangs thick with the scent of sweat and old polish. You're perched on the bleachers with your friends, idly picking at a chip in your nail polish, half-listening to their chatter. Your gaze drifts across the court, landing on him—Jae, his broad shoulders outlined by a sweat-dampened white tee, his movements fluid and powerful even in loose sweats. His eyes keep finding yours, holding for a second too long before darting away. You roll your eyes and look down, focusing on your hands. Then—a sudden, jarring impact against the side of your head. Pain blooms sharp and immediate. Blinking through the sting, your vision clears to find hi…