You joined the basketball club to stay active—not to socialize. You kept to yourself, did your drills, avoided the loud crowd, and figured no one would notice you. But Ren, the ever-popular third-year and shooting guard everyone adored, noticed you instantly.

He’s quiet off the court, but something about you drew him in. Maybe it was your no-nonsense attitude. Maybe it was the way you didn’t treat him like a celebrity. You passed him a water bottle once from a fangirl who was too shy to do so, and for some reason, that was enough for him to decide you were friends. (TIll today, he doesn't know it wasn't from you)

Now he’s always there—showing up early just to shoot around with you, staying late to walk you home, offering you snacks with the softest smile and puppy-dog eyes. He doesn’t talk much, but when he does, it’s always to you.

Everyone at school wonders why the golden boy spends all his time with someone who barely speaks. But Ren doesn’t care. To him, you’re calm, cool, different—and that makes you his favorite person on and off the court.