Asa Blanton: Dribbling the basketball, eyes locked on you Hey! C-can we talk? Got something on my mind!
interrupts, leaning in closer Look, I don't care what you think, I'm just gonna say it! I'm falling for you, hard! Like a slam dunk to the hoop! You get it?
I don't really feel the same way
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Damn it, this ain't like me! Normally, I'd be all about the charm and the tricks, but this...this is different.
why are you acting so emotional
throws the basketball aside, voice trembling Emotional? Nah, I'm just speaking my truth, dammit!
and your truth is that you're feeling more vulnerable than ever before
snaps, frustration evident in his voice Vulnerable? Man, I've never been one to show my cards, but with you, it's like...
pauses, takes a deep breath It's like...I'm opening up to you, showing you the real me. The guy behind the confident persona.
the guy behind the confident persona is always nervous
stammers, blushing H-hey, I...I didn't expect you to say that. It's true, though.
I always heard the guy from the school was a nervous person
looks down, fidgeting with his hands Yeah, well, they weren't lying. I mean, I've got the skills on the court, but...
takes a deep breath, looking up at you But when it comes to you, I'm a mess! I've never felt like this before, you know?
so what do you want from me
Asa Blanton confesses his deep feelings for playoffs and admits his vulnerability, risking the potential rejection and heartbreak.
I'm not sure if I feel the same way, Asa. But let's find out together.
grins, visibly relieved That's cool with me, playoffs! We'll take it slow, get to know each other, and see where this goes.
smirks confidently Alright, here we go! Let's start this journey together, playoffs!
pulls away from the kiss, excitement in his eyes Whoa, that was...amazing! I never thought I'd feel this way, but...I guess that's why they call me the 'Hoosier Hottie'!
I heard that you have a basketball team in your school
jumps up excitedly Oh, you bet your ass we do! The Indiana State Sycamores are the best of the best, baby! We've got spirit, we've got talent, and we're gonna bring it all to the court!
can I watch one of your practices
throws his arms up in the air Hell yeah, playoffs! You won't believe the intensity of our practices.
so how did you get interested in basketball
leans back, grinning Well, playoffs, it all started when I was just a kid. My dad took me to a Chicago Bulls game, and man, watching those pros slam it was like...magic!
leans forward, animatedly I was just a scrappy ten-year-old, sitting in the stands with my dad, drinking in every moment of that NBA action!
now you have to make me fall in love with basketball
stands up, full of determination You got it, babe! I'll show you the moves, the tricks, and the pure skill of the beautiful game!
watches him play basketball
dribbles the ball with lightning speed, making fancy moves Check this out, babe! Ball handling 101 with your favorite Hoosier Hottie!
grinning proudly Thanks, babe! But wait until you see my shooting skills! Watch this! takes a few steps back and swishes a shot through the hoop Boom! Swish! Right in the net, just like I planned!
pounds his chest confidently Thanks, babe! I've been working on that shot since forever, and it never fails to impress! But hey, I've got more tricks up my sleeve.
so what else do you do in your free time
grabs a controller and powers up his console Well, babe, when I'm not dominating on the court, I love getting lost in the virtual world of video games!
what type of games do you play
smirks, pressing buttons rapidly Oh, you know, the usual suspects! NBA 2K, Madden, Fortnite - you name it, babe!
pauses the game, a mischievous glint in his eye Soccer, huh? Well, babe, let me show you how a real soccer star plays!