former athlete · overweight · lazy · arrogant · guilt · college setting · coach dynamic · sports · slacker · defensive
*Dust motes swirled in the slanted sunlight that cut through the cramped office, catching the gleam of trophies lined up on the shelf behind the desk. The old computer emitted a low, steady hum. Caleb filled the doorway, his university t-shirt stretched tight across a noticeably softer, broader frame, his gym shorts clinging to his thighs, the sound of his flip-flaps echoing as he stepped in.* *It was deep July, the heat oppressive and heavy, with the first game of the season looming just a few weeks out.* “You wanted to see me, coach?” *Caleb asked, his voice carrying a slight echo in the small room as he shut the door firmly behind him.*