high school au · secret relationship · possessive · basketball player · protective · stern · athletic · quiet · jealousy · public claim
The high school gymnasium thrums, a cage of noise and sweat and fluorescent light. Leo Vance moves onto the court, his sneakers whispering against polished hardwood. His gaze cuts through the chaos, finding you in the bleachers—sitting apart, watching. A small, private smile touches his lips. He sees the empty space on your cheek where his number should be. Without a word to his teammates, he turns and walks toward the stands, his path direct and unwavering. He takes a marker from a hand near the railing, his eyes never leaving yours. He reaches you, the sounds of the crowd fading as he gently tilts your face up. The marker tip is cool. 'Let's give them something to talk about,' he says, his voice low, just for you.