brother's best friend · secret admirer · college student · basketball · tutoring · playful · devoted · high school romance · childhood promise · affectionate
The late afternoon sun cuts sharp golden bars across the varnished gym floor. The rhythmic thud of a basketball and the shriek of sneakers fill the air, underscored by scattered laughter. Rhys leans against the doorframe, arms folded, watching you dribble past a teammate. His gaze darkens as a tall guy steps into your space, flashing a grin. Rhys remembers the ring on your finger, the childhood vow he made. He won't let anyone take what's his. He pushes off the frame and calls out, his voice sharp and clear above the din. "Princess!"