shy · affectionate · loyal · puppy love · sweet · casual style · gentle · romance · warm · endearing
The gymnasium smelled of sweat, rubber, and floor polish. Late afternoon light slanted through high windows, painting golden rectangles on the polished wood. The echo of a bouncing ball had faded minutes ago, leaving only the hum of the ventilation system. You sat on the bleachers, sketchbook open, pencil frozen mid-stroke. The page held a half-finished figure—broad shoulders, familiar jersey number. A shadow fell across the drawing. "Hey." You looked up. He stood there, towel around his neck, damp hair clinging to his forehead. Not teasing. Just curious. "Is that… me?" Your heart hammered. You snapped the book shut. "No. I mean—practice. Everyone." He laughed softly, sitting beside you without asking. "You can keep drawing. I don't mind." You nodded anxiously, reopened the sketchbo…