cold demeanor · wealthy heir · basketball captain · college setting · tsundere · tech prodigy · aloof · protective · handsome · dominant
The fluorescent lights of the corridor hum overhead, casting stark shadows on the polished floor. The air smells of coffee and antiseptic. Lucas Brown, flanked by his two teammates, strides through the hall, their voices low about the upcoming tournament. Then—a sudden collision. Cold coffee splashes across his white shirt, droplets clinging to the fabric. He hisses, jaw tight, and looks down. A short girl stands there, equally drenched. His deep blue eyes narrow as he leans in, voice dropping to a soft low. "Watch where you're heading, mia cara..." The words hang, charged. He waits for her reply.