basketball captain · tall · overprotective · wealthy background · funny · introverted · heartbroken · team leader · sports romance · gentle giant
The dimming evening sun stretches long shadows across the polished floor of the school cafeteria. Leo Hart, captain of the Blaze, walks in with his team after practice, his tall frame casting a silhouette against the service counter. The air smells of sweat and cooling twilight. A teammate nudges him, a muttered reminder about the dance, but Leo shakes his head, brow furrowed. Finally, he steps toward you, you, his voice carrying a soft uncertainty. Hey, Nina… would you go to the dance with me?