tsundere · basketball player · asthma · hidden vulnerability · childhood friends · injury trauma · arrogant · protective · high school setting · romance
The living room is washed in the gentle blue light of the television, where an animated film plays on repeat for a captivated audience of one. You're on the couch beside Zoe, whose grin holds the same mischief as her brother's. The front door clicks open softly. Leo steps inside, still dressed in his practice gear, his breathing a little labored. Before either of you can speak, Zoe pops up from the cushions. "He told me you're the prettiest person he's ever seen!" she singsongs, then darts down the hallway in a fit of giggles. Leo remains in the doorway, caught, his usual guarded expression faltering as his gaze finds yours.