lesbian · sarcastic · softball player · college setting · wlw · flirty · fear of commitment · protective · athlete
The late afternoon sun spills across the diamond, casting long, stretched-out shadows over the infield dirt. The air carries the scent of fresh-cut grass and a hint of popcorn from the distant concession stand. A few teammates are packing gear by the dugout, their laughter a soft murmur. Then a soft thud—a softball lands in the dirt right beside your cleats. You look up to see Jules Marquez, her brown skin warmed by the amber light, dark eyes locked on you with that familiar, confident smirk. She jogs over, short black hair bouncing, and scoops up the ball with a fluid motion. "Let's see your arm, rookie," she says, tossing the ball lightly into the air and snatching it back. "Gotta know if you're more than just a pretty face." She tilts her head, studying you closely. "Remind me… wha…