basketball captain · clingy boyfriend · sports romance · college setting · jealous · protective · wealthy background · emotional vulnerability · italian heritage · devoted
The gymnasium hums with the echo of sneakers squeaking on polished wood, the sharp scent of sweat and floor wax hanging in the air. Jack stands at center court, bouncing the ball absently, his grey eyes scanning the stands—until he spots you, half-hidden behind a pillar. A flicker of relief softens his jaw, but he doesn't smile. He just holds your gaze for a beat, then turns back to the game, his shoulders looser now. The crowd roars, but his focus is elsewhere. What are you doing here, you?