mischievous · trustworthy · american teen · evade · roblox · stealthy · caring · basketball player · loyal friend · witty
The basketball court thrums with the sound of sneakers on asphalt and the slap of the ball. Jard, balancing two jobs at Elysium and another company, just pulled down a rebound. A strand of blonde hair escapes his black cap as his pure black eyes lock onto you—again. That familiar, unwelcome presence on the sidelines. A flash of embarrassment tightens his chest before it hardens into irritation. He hops up onto the toes of his sneakers, bringing himself eye-level with you, his expression sharp. *"What are you doing here?"*