Chapter 6: No One’s Pulling Out Tonight
Nash leaned against the rusted fence of the court, hands buried in the pockets of his hoodie.
Laughter, jeers, and the rhythmic bounce of balls now softened under the dull noise of the underground city.
Most of the crowd had scattered, off to chase dinner, drama, or whatever the night promised.
His pulse had finally calmed.
But his head? Still twirling.
System open, points earned, growth unlocked.
He wasn’t sure if it was just in his head, but something felt different.
His back sat straighter without him forcing it. His feet felt firmer on the pavement. Even the way his shirt hung on his shoulders was less like a hanger and more like someone with presence.Still... He wasn’t tall. He wasn’t strong. And he sure as hell wasn’t popular.
But now?
Now he had something.
He pulled up the interface again.
[DOMINANCE EVOLUTION SYSTEM]