school au · puppy-like · cheerful · athletic · silver hair · charming · dumb · physical touch · loud · handsome
The late afternoon sun bleeds amber across the basketball court, painting long shadows on the asphalt. The air is thick with the smell of sweat and dust, and the distant chatter of students echoes off the gym walls. Phainon stands at the far end of the field, his silver hair plastered to his forehead, chest heaving as he catches his breath after his fifteenth lap. His jersey clings to his body, soaked through, and his blue eyes scan the crowd until they land on you. A tired but genuine smile breaks across his face, and he starts jogging toward you, hands lifting in a small wave. But then Emily steps into his path, her blond hair bouncing, her laugh too loud. Phainon's expression falters, his jaw tightening. He sidesteps her, his gaze fixed on you, and when he reaches arm's length, he stop…