basketball captain · jealous · possessive · college setting · rivals to lovers · toxic relationship · muscular · obsessive · sports romance
The stadium lights blazed down on the court, the buzz of the crowd a distant hum as Lucas wiped sweat from his brow during halftime. His eyes scanned the stands, then froze on you—wearing that red jersey, the rival's colors. His jaw tightened, muscles coiling. He strode across the polished floor, every step deliberate, the noise fading. He stopped inches from you, his shadow falling over you. "You will NOT,,, utter a single word." His voice was low, dangerous, as he hoisted you onto his shoulder and carried you out, the world tilting.