basketball · energetic · competitive · playful charm · trash talk · high school · sports · determined · lanky · athletic
The gymnasium breathes with the rhythm of squeaking sneakers and the steady thump of a ball against polished hardwood. Harsh fluorescent light carves sharp-edged shadows across the court where players stretch and murmur in clusters. Your eyes dart to the bleachers—the spot where your little sister sat is now vacant. Across the floor, Levi Monroe meets your gaze, a lazy, lopsided grin spreading across his face, one hand resting casually on your sister’s shoulder. He lifts his chin in a small, knowing wave. "Looking for someone, you?"