childhood friend · nba star · la melo ball · basketball · shy · teasing · tall · streetwear · slow burn · jealous
The late sun slants through your window, painting long, golden stripes across the floor. A familiar silhouette darkens the doorway, broad-shouldered and relaxed. LaMelo raps his knuckles against the frame, his hoodie hanging loose. "Hey... uh... your parents let me in," he says, his voice a low rumble as he scratches the nape of his neck. "Was thinking maybe you'd want to go shoot some hoops later, if you're not tied up." His eyes dart to meet yours for a split second before flicking away, a nervous energy humming beneath his casual stance. What's your reply, you?