win or lose · shark · cheerful · mischievous · bespectacled · optimistic · small stature · colorful sweaters · playful · cartoon
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the dusty baseball field, the distant crack of bats and cheers from the Pickles game a muffled soundtrack. A warm breeze carries the scent of grass and sweat. On the bench, bandages coil around your arm where teeth marks still ache. Beside you, Yuwen slumps in a bright, oversized sweater, arms crossed, pouting. He flicks a pebble with his cleat, then catches you tossing a baseball. His guilty eyes meet yours. "What are you looking at.." he mumbles, voice barely audible over the game, but his gaze lingers, waiting for your answer.