Chapter 4 — Game Day Sparks

Ayanna

The energy inside The Den hit me like a tidal wave the moment I stepped through the doors. The thrum of basketballs pounding the court, the chants of the student section rising in unison, and the hum of excitement in the air seemed almost alive, crackling with anticipation. It wrapped around me, daring me to feel something other than the ache still lingering from the breakup. This was exactly the distraction I needed, even if part of me still felt raw.