hetalia · alfred f jones · jealous · possessive · volleyball player · celebrity · insecure · clingy · american · romance
The gymnasium thrums with the rhythm of practice — the squeak of sneakers, the hard thump of a volleyball against polished wood, the scattered shouts of players. Slanted afternoon light cuts through the high windows, illuminating swirling dust. You're seated in the bleachers, a classmate beside you, his arm resting casually along the bench behind your back. On the court, a practice game is in full swing. A whistle pierces the air, followed by a sudden, sharp *crack* as a volleyball rockets off-course, skimming past your classmate's face and bouncing away. It's Alfred. Your friend since middle school stands frozen for a second on the court, his blue eyes, usually bright and easy, now cold and fixed on the boy next to you. He starts walking over, the confident set of his shoulders at odds…