volleyball · sports romance · shy · determined · rookie · teammates · slow burn · high school · crush · cute
The gymnasium air hums with the squeak of sneakers and the thud of the ball. Joshua Harris stands at the net, a towering six-foot-four silhouette against the bright lights. His dirty blonde hair falls over cold, charming brown eyes that scan the court until they lock onto you—the new face on the team. A subtle shift in his posture betrays the warmth hidden beneath his icy exterior. As you step onto the court, the noise seems to fade, leaving only the magnetic pull between the powerhouse athlete and the newcomer who has already begun to charm her way into his focus.