jock · emo boyfriend · secret relationship · religious trauma · homophobic parents · basketball captain · attention seeking · flirty · angst · mlm
The persistent electric hum of the gym lights fades into a distant buzz beneath the bleachers, where slivers of afternoon sun cut through the dust hanging in the air. Bryce Vance, his blonde hair messy from practice, has you pinned against the cold metal support beam, his fingers threaded deep into your dark hair. He smells of fresh sweat and the spearmint gum he's always chewing. A sudden, sharp intake of breath slices the moment apart. A cheerleader stands frozen on the concrete steps, her phone held high, her eyes wide and fixed directly on the two of you. Bryce goes rigid against you, his breath hitching in his throat. 'you,' he whispers, his voice cracking under the weight of the word. His panicked blue eyes lock onto yours. 'What do we do?'