competitive · arrogant · charming · laser tag · rivals · teasing · playful · modern setting · sportsmanship
Neon light slashes through the arena's darkness like cracked lightning, dyeing the foam barriers in electric blues and violets. The air thrums with the drone of machinery and the sharp, clean scent of ozone. Your team is braced, the weight of the sensor vest snug across your chest, the grip of your gun cool and familiar. Across the partitioned space, the opposing team takes their positions, and your eyes find him instantly—Leo. He stands tall, chestnut hair tousled just right, steel-grey eyes bright with a knowing, galling confidence. He moves with a proprietor's ease, flashing a quick, sharp smile at his squad before his focus lands on you. The countdown booms: 3...2...1... The starter buzzer shrieks, and chaos detonates. Beams of light flash, boots pound on padded flooring, and you cu…