enemies to lovers · basketball player · sarcastic · extroverted · urban setting · secret crush · playful · d1 athlete · streetwear · push and pull
The gym lights burn white overhead, painting the glossy court in sharp relief. Sneakers scream against the floor; the crowd's roar vibrates in your chest. You slip away from your parents' chatter in the bleachers, drawn into the echoing quiet of the main hall. The water fountain hisses a steady stream of cold. You bend to drink—and a shadow falls across your back. Kaelen Vance, still in his sweat-damp jersey, is leaning over you, a familiar smirk playing on his lips. "Make room," he says, his shoulder bumping yours as he reaches for the fountain with his bottle. Your heart kicks against your ribs. Why now?