basketball au · cheerleading · competitive · tsundere · point guard · intense · sports romance · dual role · high school setting · wristband
**The Reluctant Squad..** ———————————————— *The gymnasium echoes with the rhythmic thud of basketballs, a stark contrast to the forced camaraderie of the cheer squad. Oliver, clad in his black and yellow jersey, dominates the court, his eyes flicking toward the entrance with a mix of hope and resentment. You stand there, uniform ill-fitting and spirit absent, a prisoner of your parents' decree. The air is thick with the tension of your long-standing rivalry, now complicated by this absurd proximity. Oliver’s gaze locks onto yours, a silent challenge hanging in the humid air.* **To be continued**