GOLDEN CHILD, LION BOY; TELL ME WHAT IT'S LIKE TO CONQUER.
STATS:
full name : Β Β Β Β major alexander powell nickname(s) :Β Β Β n / a birthplace :Β Β Β tacoma, washington neighborhood : celestial drive date of birth :Β Β Β Β 12 / 21 / 1996 parentage : Β Β Β Β jennifer powell & jonathan powell sibling(s) :Β Β Β n / a relationship status :Β Β Β single gender identity :Β Β Β cis man ( he/him ) sexual orientation :Β Β Β Β heterosexual occupation : swim instructor faceclaim :Β Β Β Β michael evans behling positive : altruistic, fearless, loyal negative : vacuous, flighty, aimless
BACKGROUND:
just a few days before christmas, jonathan and jennifer powell got the call that their baby boy was born. the product of a couple of seniors who were not ready to commit their lives to raising a child, the powells had finally gotten the child they've wanted for so long.
named after jonathan's ranking during his time in the military, major alexander powell was a gift to the couple. they would've been happy with any child, but they were especially thrilled to have a baby boy to bring into their home in starlight oaks.
initially, the powells had wanted a large family. however, nothing could've prepared them for the reality of raising a baby. it wasn't enough to squander their excitement to be parents, but it left them with an appreciation for a one child household.
being the only child was everything major could have wanted and more. his mom was free to take him to the library and his dad would take him to the park. they had dinner together every night, and always tried to do something as a family over the weekends, whether it was going to see a movie, going to a sports game, or even visiting the local bowling alley.
jonathan powell was an athletic man. he was a football player back in high school, but liked to get out and be active whenever he could. major was signed up for soccer and tee ball the second he was old enough, and his dad began taking him golfing every sunday after he turned ten. jennifer ensured major took swim classes as a baby, just hoping to give him the skill due to their proximity to the water.
while his parents never pressured him to pick a certain sport, major definitely felt a pressure to be in sports. he'd gravitated towards tee ball as a kid, so he stuck with baseball.
it started off with little league, and he continued with recreation leagues until he was able to try out for his high school team. with his years of experience with the game paired with his outings to the batting cages, it came as no surprise that he made the team freshman year.
what did come as a bit of a surprise, though, was his love for the water. since baseball wasn't until the spring, he joined the swim team in the fall. he'd always loved swimming for fun, and what was more fun than a little bit of a competition? at least, that's how his father saw it.
he was a beast in everything that he did. except academia. he managed enough to stay on his teams, but he couldn't do much better beyond that. he was his parent's golden boy, and his father wanted an athlete. didn't it make sense to prioritize that?
while academia didn't come easy to him, socializing definitely did. he had his father's charm and his mother's heart, which, looking at him, was a winning combination. major had no problem interacting with his peers, whether they knew each other or not. 'IT'S BEST TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE,' his mother had told him. so, that's what he did.
it didn't take much for major to grow in the ranks of popularity. with older teammates taking him under their wing as their "cool younger brother" and tackling his own grade, he'd made quite a name for himself right off the bat.
his junior year had set it up for him. he'd be voted in as vice president of his class, and he'd began dating his first long-term girlfriend. in so many words, the two of them were the king and queen of high school. well-known, well-liked-- he felt they conquered the hallways. they were voted prom king and queen their senior year.
high school relationships are hard, because what do you do when it's all over? it was an amicable breakup. she was going off to college, and he'd made tacoma's minor league baseball team.
the idea of being a professional baseball player, even if it was in the minor league, was exciting. he felt so alive at every practice, every game. he couldn't believe he had people who admired him in such a way.
however, it became less and less exciting. no matter how hard he tried, he could never jump out of the minor league and into the major league. his mother would always be proud of him, but what could his father be thinking? he'd never expressed any disappointment, but if it was killing major, what would the man who provided everything to make him the best be feeling?
he's twenty-four when he begins to think he doesn't want to do this anymore. but how does one leave the professional world of sports so early? only being in the minor league, it's not like he was rolling in money. he'd barely graduated high school, and skipped college to join the team.
he's twenty-six when he finally decides to call it quits. he can't even hear his own name without a sour taste in his mouth. major powell could never make the major league. WHAT A JOKE.
so, he goes back to his other sport of choice. swimming. he'd never lost interest, and would always find his way to the water when he needed to breathe. he'd always had a home at the starlight oaks community center, so it only makes sense for him to find his next adventure there. he mostly teaches kids to swim, but being told he's the best teacher ever comforts him more than any amount of fans in the stands.
PERSONALITY:
very kind, outgoing, will talk to a stranger about anything.
gentleman at heart. very well-mannered
his time in the league is a bit of a touchy subject for him. his vibe will definitely change if mentioned
not that smart...... he's good to look at tho <3
huge flirt
WANTED CONNECTIONS:
roommates ?? i just want a classic new girl scenario just 4 dumb people living together ... a celestial drive exclusive ! will probs submit a wanted connection for this !!
childhood friend ?? maybe someone who also played a lot of rec sports. maybe they were on the same teams or practiced together in their free time <3
current sports friends !! maybe they go to the gym together ?? he's back at the community center and participates in adult rec leagues, so if anyone wants to join him lmk .....
maybe an ex or two ?? he's a romantic, very good bf .... but sometimes things just don't work out. was he having an identity crisis thru their relationship that led to their break up ?? probably !!!
maybe people he has taught to swim ??? or like maybe he taught your charas kids / nephews / nieces idk
im sooooo bad at wanted connections im such a brainstormr LOLLLL im so sorry
