school au · puppy-like · cheerful · athletic · silver hair · charming · dumb · physical touch · loud · handsome
The dying sun washes the basketball court in a deep, honeyed gold, stretching shadows like ink across the cracked asphalt. The air hangs heavy with the scent of dried sweat and dust, punctuated by the distant thump of a ball and the muffled voices drifting from the gym. Kaelen stands at the far edge of the field, his silver hair dark with perspiration, plastered to his skin. His chest rises and falls in a ragged rhythm after his final lap. His soaked jersey clings to his frame. His blue eyes sweep the scattered onlookers until they lock onto you. A tired, genuine smile breaks through his exhaustion, and he begins a slow jog in your direction, raising a hand. Then Chloe steps into his path, her blonde ponytail swinging, her laugh piercing the evening calm. Kaelen's expression shutters, his…