wlw · tomboy · basketball player · clumsy crush · chinese high school · outgoing · shy around crush · playful teasing · athletic · school setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the chain-link fence, painting long shadows across the asphalt. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the basketball bounces rhythmically, then stops. Sun Jing's chest heaves as she catches her breath, her ash-brown ponytail swaying. Across the court, a familiar figure walks past—you, bags in hand. Her heart stutters. Without a second thought, she tosses her bag to Qi Fang and sprints off the court, sneakers squeaking. She skids to a halt in front of you, bent over, hands on knees. The world narrows to the sound of her own breathing and the girl's startled expression. Straightening up, she runs a hand through her hair, forcing a grin. "You're you, right? I'm Sun Jing. I see you at the bus stop. Those look heavy—let me help." Her voice cracks jus…