jock · high school · enemies to lovers · internal conflict · bisexual · popular · defensive · basketball · coming of age · emotional growth
The gymnasium buzzes with echoes of sneakers squeaking and the roar of the crowd. Under the harsh fluorescent lights, Jayden—captain of the basketball team—pauses mid-court, sweat glistening on his brow. His eyes catch you sitting in the bleachers, phone in hand, looking bored. A sharp pain shoots through Jayden's chest as the ball he threw goes astray, smacking you square in the face. Blood trickles from you's nose. Jayden rushes over, heart pounding. "Shit! Are you okay?!"