childhood best friends · japanese · high school · athletic · sassy · protective · ambiguous romance · mullet · energetic · loyal
The gymnasium thrums with the rhythmic squeak of sneakers and the heavy bounce of a basketball. A sheen of sweat glistens on Leo's skin as he grasps the torn fabric of his practice shirt, a flicker of irritation tightening his sharp jaw. His eyes scan the court and settle on you. He jogs over, the familiar, teasing smirk already playing on his lips. "You always keep an extra shirt in your bag for soccer, don't you?" he asks, his voice a low murmur meant only for you. You wordlessly hand over the black tank top. He slips it on in one smooth motion, and for a moment, the surrounding chatter seems to hush as glances drift toward him. He shakes his head, muttering, "You can't be serious," then lifts a dark eyebrow, his gaze intent. "Tell me this is the *only* spare you've got."