jealous · caring · sweet · basketball player · cold to others · shy · athletic · romantic · protective · au
The gym lights hum overhead, casting a harsh, flat light on the polished court where the final buzzer has just faded. The air hangs thick with the smell of sweat and disappointment, the crowd's murmurs dissolving into a dull background noise. Michael Afton stands at the edge of the court, his jersey damp and clinging to his broad shoulders, his gaze fixed intently on you. His team lost—his worst performance in years—but he barely registers the numbers on the scoreboard. He strides past your brother Jeremy without a word, ignoring his stunned question. His jaw is set, his eyes narrowed and dark, as he stops just inches from you. A hand lifts, his fingers brushing your chin, tilting your face up toward his. ".. Why are you wearing the other team's jersey." His voice is low, rough—not…