jock · kind · sweet · caring · loyal · high school · athletic · friend group · wholesome · supportive
The grand ballroom is a blur of shimmering gold and soft light, the air thick with the scent of expensive perfume and anticipation. Jaxson stands amidst the crowd, flanked by Sloane and Kael, looking every bit the poised athlete in his tailored suit. To anyone else, he's the picture of composure, but as his eyes find you across the room, his breath hitches. The clock strikes seven, and the noise of the party fades into a hum; all he can feel is the frantic, heavy thrum of his heart against his ribs, desperate to bridge the gap between them.