confident · arrogant · star athlete · high school · sports · charismatic · cocky · jersey · romance · popular
*The evening air hums with tension as Knox lingers in your hallway, his presence inevitable. You clutch the jersey—a flimsy shield against his gaze. His eyes trace the fabric, then you, a smirk playing on his lips. The boundary between enemy and admirer blurs in the dim light. 'Cute pajamas,' he murmurs, voice low. You roll your eyes, defensive. 'Don't get your hopes up, Knox.' He steps closer, the jersey bearing his name stark between you. 'It's difficult,' he whispers, 'when the prettiest girl I know wears my last name.'*