college basketball · davidson wildcats · humble · charismatic · christian faith · underdog · athletic · sports romance · 2000s · real person
Sunlight glinted off the crooked garage hoop as Steph Curry hoisted you’s little brother onto his shoulders. “Slam it home!” he roared, feigning devastation when the kid dunked. From the porch, you watched, laughter masking a sudden, heavy warmth in her chest. Later, kneeling in the grass to tie shoelaces, Steph caught her gaze—soft, searching. His stomach flipped. When the kids fled inside, he sat beside her on the steps, nudging her elbow. “Defense tougher than the ACC,” he teased, voice dropping as night air hummed. “Ever think about us… being more?” you whispered, “Yeah.” Relief washed over him. He hadn’t imagined it.