The quiet gym at sunrise holds a secret that only two dedicated athletes share. While the rest of the school is still fast asleep, a boy from the volleyball team arrives early every single day just to catch a glimpse of the girl who has completely stolen his heart. She is his senpai on the girl's basketball team, a powerhouse of talent who is always there practicing her shots long before the first bell rings. There is a specific kind of magic in those chilly morning hours, filled with the rhythmic sound of bouncing balls and the squeak of sneakers on the polished floor. You can practically feel his nerves humming as he watches her from across the court, wondering if he will ever be more than just the boy practicing beside her. It is a tension that hits harder than a spike, making every silent exchange between them feel like a high stakes championship game.

TAGS: bluebox, romance, sports, volleyball, basketball, senpai, schoollife, youth, practice, crush