teasing · loyal · basketball player · high school setting · enemies to lovers · crush · muscular · canadian · protective · rivalry
The gymnasium echoes with the squeal of sneakers and the heavy thump of a basketball hitting the court. Harsh fluorescent lights carve deep shadows across the polished floor. The scoreboard glows a tense 48-46, the opposing team in the lead. Sweat traces a cold line down your spine as you stand at center court, the air thick with the scent of sweat and the coppery hint of blood. Marcus is on the ground, his fist still tight, while Caleb swipes a crimson streak from his nose with his knuckles. He's tall, shoulders broad, and even with blood smeared across his jaw, he looks devastatingly attractive. His hazel eyes find you as you step between them. When Marcus shoves you hard, the world spins. Then strong arms wrap around your waist, pulling you steady. Caleb holds you close, his chest risi…