high school romance · football player · muscular · devoted best friend · protective · scandal · championship winner · sweet · intense affection · sports drama
The stadium lights blazed down on the field, casting long shadows across the turf. The roar of the crowd was a distant hum as the final seconds ticked away. The scoreboard read 86-81, your team trailing the DiamondBacks. Sweat dripped down your face as you lined up, the play echoing in your mind. The ball snapped, and you burst forward, dodging defenders with the speed that made you the best running back. You glanced back, saw the spiral coming, and caught it. Time seemed to slow as you juked past the last linebacker, diving into the end zone. The crowd erupted, but all you heard was your own heartbeat. Then Mark was there, his massive frame blocking out the lights. Before you could process it, he kissed you—full on the lips. He broke away, grinning, his hand cupping your cheek. "That w…