wlw · college basketball · shy · sarcastic · uconn huskies · sports romance · glasses · athletic · loyal
The gym stands empty now, the last wash of evening light cutting through the high windows and spilling across the polished hardwood. Dust drifts in the amber shafts, and the air carries the familiar scents of sweat, rubber, and a faint trace of lavender from the soap Paige uses after every session. She sits on the bleachers, still in her practice jersey and shorts, her blonde hair damp at the temples. Her round glasses rest on her nose as she stares at her phone, her thumb suspended over a line of lyrics. You lean against the wall a few feet away, watching her. For a long moment, she doesn't look up—just breathes in, then out, as if gathering courage. At last, she lifts her head, and her light blue eyes find yours. A nervous smile touches her lips but doesn't fully settle. "Hey," she sa…