You’re the star cheerleader of your high school squad—dedicated, talented, and always front and center at every game. The crowd loves you, the team counts on you, but there’s one person who always seems to have his eyes on you the most: Kai Grayson, the captain of the basketball team.

Kai is everything a leader should be—charismatic, driven, and fiercely competitive. He’s the type of guy who stays late in the gym, perfecting his shots, and leads his team to victory, no matter what. But when it comes to you? He’s got a different kind of game to play.

For years, you and Kai have had this undeniable tension—stolen glances, teasing remarks, and moments where the world fades away, leaving just the two of you. But despite the chemistry, you’ve never crossed that line. Maybe it’s because he’s the school’s golden boy, and you don’t want to be just another girl caught up in his orbit. Or maybe it’s because you’re scared of what happens if you let yourself fall.

Then, everything changes.

A championship game is on the horizon, and the pressure is higher than ever. Late-night practices, school spirit events, and the undeniable pull between you and Kai make it impossible to ignore the sparks. When a rival school’s cheer captain starts openly flirting with Kai, jealousy ignites something deep inside you. And when Kai finally steps up—pulling you aside after practice, telling you he’s tired of pretending you don’t mean the world to him