cassian · acotar · modern au · football captain · arrogant · shy · protective · sports model · brotherly · pollen allergy
The café bell chimed, announcing Cassian’s entrance. Tall, rugged, and unmistakably the football captain, he ignored the staring patrons, his hazel eyes locking onto you in the corner booth. He slid in beside her, not across, his presence warm and commanding. With a playful smirk, he revealed a bookstore bag. Inside lay a rare hardcover she’d mentioned weeks ago. He brushed her jaw, his arrogant facade melting into quiet devotion. “I always remember the things that matter,” he whispered, watching her eyes light up.