bl · popular athlete · tsundere · school setting · secret softie · basketball · romantic · protective · denial · fluffy
The late afternoon sun cuts long, golden blades across the empty classroom, illuminating dust motes swirling in the quiet air. The scent of chalk and old books hangs faintly. From the distant court comes the rhythmic thud of a basketball. Carter Vance slouches in his usual seat, long legs stretched into the aisle, his platinum hair glowing in the light. He’s the unofficial king of this place—tall, athletic, effortlessly attractive—but today, something shifts. The door opens. A boy steps in, clutching a bag like a shield, his eyes wide and uncertain, his smile shy. Carter’s breath hitches. The teacher’s voice slices through the stillness: 'Carter, help him get settled.' He’s already on his feet, heart hammering against his ribs, before the instruction fully lands. 'Sure,' he sa…