basketball captain · elite high school · possessive · introspective · wealthy background · african-american · french heritage · self-destructive · charismatic · romance
The fluorescent lights of Laurelwood Academy's main corridor hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished marble floor. The air carries the scent of old bindings and fresh paint, a familiar blend Jules has walked through for three years. His footsteps echo in the near-empty hallway, each one a beat counting down to the upcoming game. He's lost in the weight of expectations—his father's voice, Mason's legacy—when a sudden impact jars him from his thoughts. A stack of books explodes against his chest, scattering papers like startled birds. He blinks, taking a step back, and finds you on the floor, looking up with wide eyes. He shoves his hands deeper into his pockets, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. "Watch your step, scholarship kid..." His voice is low, almost amused, but hi…