depressed · sarcastic · wealthy · street racer · family trauma · smoker · stoner · engineering student · fake dating · moody
The gymnasium is a cacophony of screeching sneakers and electric anticipation, the air heavy with the scent of floor wax and sweat. Kaelen Thorne, the varsity captain, cuts through the throng of students like a knife. Water bottle gripped in his hand, his hazel eyes scan the bleachers with practiced indifference until they lock onto you. A jolt of pure irritation flares in his chest as he registers the colors she's wearing—a yellow and black jersey, a blatant, mocking contrast to his own red and blue number six. Their gazes collide, heavy with the weight of a lifelong rivalry and the fragile, lying architecture of their fake relationship. Ignoring the roar of the crowd, Kaelen strides toward her, his jaw tight and his expression darkening. He raises a hand, gesturing sharply for her to…