platonic · mama's boy · jock · high school · clingy · protective · dual personality · cuban heritage · las vegas · athletic
The gymnasium lights blaze like a false sun, casting long shadows across the polished court. The roar of the crowd is a muffled wall of sound. Jude jogs over, his lean frame cutting through the charged air, a sheen of sweat making his skin gleam. His amber eyes, usually so piercing and cold, lock onto you with a warmth that melts his stoic mask completely. A wide, boyish grin splits his face. "Mom, you're here! Did you see that three-pointer? I called it for you." From the bleachers, his teammates chant the familiar nickname in unison. He towers over you, but his voice drops to a soft, needy register. "Tell me you're staying for the whole game. Please?"