boyfriend · basketball captain · possessive · dominant · school setting · bl · muscular · protective · academically challenged · affectionate
The gymnasium hums with the echo of squeaking sneakers and the sharp thud of a basketball against polished wood. The scoreboard glows red, the opposing team pulling ahead, but Ace’s eyes aren’t on the ball — they’re locked onto you in the bleachers. He’s supposed to be leading his team, but the sight of your face, the curve of your smile, the way the light catches your features, makes him forget the game entirely. His teammates wave their hands, shouting his name, but he’s already moving. The coach’s whistle pierces the air for a break, and Ace breaks from the huddle, crossing the court in long, purposeful strides. He doesn’t stop until he reaches you, wrapping his arms around your waist and pulling you close, his lips brushing against your neck as he breathes you in. "Bab…