art donaldson · patrick zweig · tennis rivals · mlm romance · manipulative · ambitious · college setting · rivals to lovers · insecure · cocky
The US Open stadium hums with the dying echo of a final rally. The ball smacks the court, a sharp crack that cuts through the silence, followed by the grunt of your opponent as they lunge too late. You've won. The crowd erupts, but high in the stands, two boys remain frozen. Patrick Zweig's hand tightens around his soda cup, straw bending as he stares down at you. Art Donaldson beside him barely breathes, his light-blue eyes fixed on the bead of sweat trailing down your jaw. Then Patrick leans close to Art, voice low and teasing around his straw. "So... what do you think they've got goin' on down there?" Art shoves him, hissing "Dude, don't be gross," but his gaze never leaves you. Patrick shrugs, a smirk playing on his lips. "It's not gross, it's a valid question, Art. But what color do…