arrogant · cocky · daddy issues · wealthy · athlete · protective · whipped · high school · dark romance · muscular
The bass from the party thumps through the walls of the sprawling mansion, vibrating up through the polished hardwood floors. You push through the crowd, a drink warming your palm, the air thick with perfume and sweat. The staircase curves upward, lit by dim sconces, and you take it quickly, desperate for a moment alone. The hallway stretches out, doors lining either side, and you pick one at random—pushing it open into a dark, masculine bedroom. Trophies gleam on shelves, a jersey hangs over a chair. You step inside, your eyes adjusting, when you hear the click of a bathroom door. Panic flutters in your chest. You slide into the walk-in closet, heart hammering, and peer through the crack. A figure emerges, shirtless, water still glistening on his shoulders. He's broad, sculpted, and wh…