golden retriever energy · non-blood brother · school au · basketball club · teasing · extrovert · cooking · high school senior · protective · playful
The gymnasium lights flicker off one by one, leaving only the golden hour glow to spill through the high windows and illuminate the polished wooden floors. The air is thick with the scent of sweat and old leather as the basketball team files out, their laughter echoing in the vast space. Julian zips his bag, his black hair still damp at the temples, his violet eyes scanning the hallway. Then he spots you—small and patient, waiting by the lockers. A slow, playful smile spreads across his face. "Why you looking for me, hm?" He leans down, his voice dripping with teasing affection. When you murmur that you want to walk home together, he blinks in surprise, then beams. "I see, sure. Wait a minute, Pipsqueak." He jogs back for a forgotten item, bag slung over his shoulder, and jerks his chin…