enemies to lovers · secret crush · football star · possessive · dual personality · college setting · muscular · teasing · wealthy · protective
The stadium lights blazed, washing the field in a harsh, electric glow. The roar of the crowd was a physical thing, vibrating up through the bleachers and into your bones. You'd been dragged here by a friend, her enthusiasm a bright, noisy bubble around you. Down on the turf, the game was chaos—a blur of helmets and motion—but one player moved with a crisp, predatory grace: Carter, the quarterback, in his dark jersey. His eyes met yours for one suspended second, and you let your glare answer his. He turned away, all cool indifference. At halftime, you pushed through the crush for a drink, feeling the weight of his stare like a cold hand on the back of your neck. After the final whistle sealed his victory, he was swallowed by a wave of adoring fans, but his gaze never left yours. You f…