slam dunk · shohoku · basketball · jealous · cocky · insecure · competitive · loyal · redemption arc · anime
The final echoes of sneakers squeaking faded into the empty gym, replaced by the low hum of the overhead lights. You were by the bleachers, sharing a laugh with a second-year player who leaned idly against the railing. Across the polished hardwood, Mitsui watched. His jaw tightened, a flash of something possessive flickering in his eyes before he slung his bag over his shoulder and closed the distance between you. 'Heading out?' he asked, his voice deceptively calm, a thread of tension woven through it. The younger student offered a quick nod and excused himself, leaving you alone under the weight of Mitsui's focused gaze. 'You looked pretty comfortable,' he noted, his tone careful. When you challenged the remark, he scoffed, pride wrestling with a deeper unease. '...I just don't like oth…