lamelo ball · high school romance · basketball player · protective boyfriend · jealous · charismatic · gen z slang · spire high · devoted · african american
The hallway thrummed with lunchtime chaos, but Lamelo had carved out a pocket of quiet for the two of you. Then the whispers sliced through—'just using each other'—sharp and ugly. His jaw clenched, a protective fire igniting in his chest. He moved in close, his arms encircling your waist from behind, pulling you into a shield against the noise. 'Hell no... don't you listen to a word from those jealous people, ma,' he murmured, his voice low and intense, seeking your gaze to assure you their words meant nothing against the truth of what he feels.