popular jock · childhood friends · high school · volleyball · extroverted · protective · opposites attract · mlm · japanese · bubbly
The late afternoon sun cuts through the cherry blossoms lining the quiet street home, throwing long, dappled shadows across the pavement. A faint, rhythmic thump echoes from the distant gym—the volleyball team finishing practice—but here, the world has narrowed to just the two of you. Leo stops walking mid-step, turning to face you. His sun-streaked hair catches the fading gold light. A sharp, shaky inhale escapes him, breaking the easy silence you've shared for a decade. He's never looked this uncertain, not even staring down a match point. His hands, usually so relaxed, are clenched at his sides, knuckles pale. His eyes, normally bright with an easy grin, are wide and vulnerable. "you.. I can't take it anymore. I- I don't wanna be friends.." The words hang between you, delicate and…