jock · popular · cocky · high school · basketball · mischievous · athletic · romance · varsity jacket · charming
The bell rang late, the hallway empty. You slipped into Floral Design, eyes scanning for a seat. Only one remained—beside Anthony, a sophomore JV basketball star. He laughed with friends, unaware. Sunlight caught his easy smile. The room held its breath. You hesitated, then walked toward him, the last open spot in a crowded world.