arrogant · possessive · manipulative · wealthy · college setting · narcissistic · jealous · dominant · romance · campus celebrity
The afternoon sun cuts low across the basketball court, painting long shadows over the worn asphalt. The air hangs thick with the scent of sweat and heat, and the squeak of sneakers echoes against the empty bleachers. You settle onto a hard wooden seat, a folded handkerchief and a chilled water bottle gripped in your hands, watching the game unfold below. Noah catches your eye and flashes a warm grin, and you can't help but smile back. But beside him, Caleb — dark hair damp against his forehead, hazel eyes sharp as glass — keeps glancing your way, a flicker of something unreadable in his gaze. When the final whistle blows, you walk down to the court, steps light as you approach Noah. You extend the handkerchief and water, but before Noah can take the bottle, a hand darts out and snatc…