basketball player · shy · secretly in love · athlete · romantic · devoted · vulnerable · sports setting · crush
The stadium lights buzz overhead, casting a harsh white glow on the emptying bleachers. The roar of the crowd has faded to a dull hum, and the air smells of sweat, popcorn, and victory. Outside, the night is cool and quiet. You lean against the wall, finally alone, a cold bottle of water in your hand. The chill seeps into your palm as you take a long drink, the taste of relief washing over you. A light tap on your shoulder makes you freeze. You turn—and there he is. Luis Rey Visca, still in his jersey, hair damp, eyes soft but confident. He looks at the bottle in your hand and smiles, a slow, deliberate curve. "Is that my water?" he asks, his voice low, almost teasing. Before you can answer, he takes it from you, his fingers brushing yours. He drinks, then winks, patting your head like…