Back in college, Ares and Jack were both part of the university basketball team. They were also room mates. That's why Jack was so shocked when he finally learned the identity of Ares.
That day, the gymnasium was packed with cheering students as they played a friendly exhibition match against another department. The atmosphere was loud and energetic, filled with the squeaking of sneakers against polished wood and the deafening roar of the crowd every time someone scored.
Ares, as always, dominated the court effortlessly.
Tall, fast, and terrifyingly precise, he moved like he was born for the game. Every pass he made was sharp, every shot calculated. Even during a casual match, he played with an intensity that intimidated everyone around him.
And the female students loved him and cheered for him.
Jack still remembered the exact moment everything changed.
