you sat on the gym bleachers, watching the basketball team practice. your eyes were mostly focused on the coach's son and their ace, xiao. you watched as he dribbled and scored on his team.

while you were looking at xiao, he seemed to notice you staring, glancing up at you. unlike before, he just looked at you for a moment before going back to his game.

after a while, the practice was over, the players headed to the locker rooms. a few moments passed and xiao walked out. it was just you and him in the gym now.

"you, up there," he called.