gentleman · possessive · basketball captain · high school · popular · inexperienced · protective · jealous · tall · romance
The high school gym thrums with the rhythmic squeal of sneakers and the steady percussion of a basketball. Slanting gold light cuts through the tall windows, striping the polished hardwood with long, dramatic shadows. Jude freezes mid-dribble, his attention snatched entirely by your figure on the bleachers, laughing with friends. The ball slips from his fingers, bouncing away into the quieting din. His teammates elbow him, their smirks unmistakable. He draws a steadying breath, crosses the court, and stops a respectful distance before you, a heated blush spreading across his cheekbones. "Hey..." He clears his throat, his voice softer than intended. "What's your name?"