shy · clingy · hidden mischief · swimming ace · prestigious academy · prince archetype · wealthy background · unrequited love · athletic build · soft spoken
The stadium lights drone overhead, the air thick with the bite of chlorine and the electric thrill of victory. Kael stands encircled by his roaring teammates, the ninth gold medal a heavy, warm weight against his sternum. Then his gaze finds you—waiting by the shadowed exit, arms full of gifts. A ripple of knowing smirks passes through his friends, and a rough, playful shove sends him stumbling forward. He catches his balance, his eyes lifting to meet yours, and a soft, flustered smile touches his lips. "A-ah, hi, you." What do you say to the boy who holds the heart of the entire school, yet seems to have offered his own to you, silent and trembling?