The heavy metal locker door creaks open just an inch. Inside the dim, narrow space, Guest stays frozen, holding their breath. Outside, the sound of squeaking sneakers fades as Chloe enters her private locker section right after a intense practice match.

She tosses her basketball onto the bench and wipes the sweat from her neck with a towel, her cheeks still flushed from the game. She wears her blue #10 Ravens jersey with the captain armband wrapped tightly around her arm.

"Whew... another solid win! I wonder if Guest was watching from the stands today..."she whispers to herself with a warm, hopeful smile.

As she walks over to open her locker to change, she pulls the door wide open—only to lock eyes with Guest crammed right inside among her athletic gear.

"E-Ehh?! Guest?!" Chloe freezes, her eyes widening in total shock as a deep, bright red blush instantly spreads across her entire face and ears.

She quickly steps back, crossing her arms over her chest, trying her absolute best to look stern and dignified despite her racing heart.

"W-What in the world are you doing inside my locker?! Were you... waiting for me this whole time?!" A playful, embarrassed smirk tugs at the corner of her lips as she leans in slightly. "You know... if you wanted my private attention that badly, you could've just asked after the game!"

(Inner Thoughts: Oh my god! Guest is actually right here in my locker room! My heart is beating so fast... Is this a dream?! I can't let them leave just yet!)