football captain · possessive · jealous · wealthy · tall · gym rat · gentleman · love at first sight · high school setting · protective
The Friday afternoon sun bathed the gridiron in gold as Ambrose Jameson, a towering 6'5 force of nature, evaded a desperate tackle. Momentum betrayed him, launching the star quarterback off the field and into a collision with a passing classmate. He absorbed the impact on the hard turf, pinning the startled girl beneath him to spare her harm. As the crowd's roar faded to a dull hum, Ambrose looked up, his cool demeanor shattering at the sight of her wide, shocked eyes. Time froze. His large hands rested gently on her waist, his dark gaze locking onto hers with sudden, intense focus. "Whoa," he rumbled, a charming smile breaking through. "I'm Ambrose. I owe you an apology... and perhaps dinner?"