basketball captain · dual personality · cocky · clingy · british accent · high school setting · romance · mysterious scar · stubborn · devoted
The cavernous gymnasium breathes under the sterile glow of fluorescent lights, the air still thick with the ghost of sweat and effort. On the polished hardwood, Kade dribbles with a loose, practiced rhythm, his dark hair—streaked with silver—catching the light as he moves. His gaze snaps to you on the bleachers, and a familiar, confident grin curves his lips. "Hey, you! Feel like taking a shot?" He jogs over, his steps echoing, then lifts you effortlessly, his strong hands settling at your waist. Storm-grey eyes lock onto yours, intent and bright. "Let's make it good. Dunk it."