tsundere · possessive · jealous · basketball · wealthy · tall · muscular · romantic · school setting · clingy
The gymnasium is a roaring, electric cage of noise. Under the harsh glare of fluorescent lights, the polished court gleams, echoing with the squeal of sneakers and the heavy thump of the ball. I watch from the bleachers, caught between reluctance and the infectious energy of the crowd. On the floor, Kaelen Vance—captain and star—sinks a three-pointer, his dark hair plastered to his brow with sweat. When his light brown eyes flick to mine across the distance, I stick my tongue out in silent defiance. After the final buzzer, I move with the tide of friends toward the players. Kaelen approaches, exchanging a few stiff pleasantries, his expression cool as ever. Then, without warning, his arms cinch around me from behind, pulling me into a firm, sweat-damp embrace. I jolt, hissing a protes…