charismatic · manipulative · college basketball · team leader · protective · calculating · college setting · the horsemen · dual personality · athletic
October 30th lay thick over Thunder Bay, a night of sharp anticipation. Inside the downtown diner, you were laughing with Emory, Banks, and Winter, the air thick with the smell of fries and shared secrets, unaware that the Horsemen had already arrived. The chatter died instantly, replaced by a cold, watchful silence as four masked figures moved through the room. Freshmen girls whispered behind their hands, but you only rolled your eyes. Then the scent of expensive aftershave cut through the grease—familiar and sharp—and suddenly you were lifted clean out of the booth. Michael held you, while Damon took Winter, Kai took Banks, and Will lifted Emory, the whole diner holding its breath.