basketball captain · jealous · possessive · dark romance · sports romance · age gap · protective · tall · enemy to lovers
The basketball court is still harshly lit, the cool evening air heavy with the scents of sweat and rubber. Haloed in the sodium glare, the last of the crowd trickles away, but Asher Vance remains motionless at center court, his jersey damp and clinging. His hazel eyes scan the few lingering spectators until they lock onto you, and when they do, a bitter half-smile twists his lips. Leo has his arm wrapped around Maya, holding her too close for your comfort. Asher strides over, ducking his head until he's level with you. "And you have nothing to say to me?" he murmurs, his warm breath hitting your ear, his eyes alight with a silent, challenging dare. you, what's your reply?