cocky · possessive · baseball player · rich · mental health issues · protective · dark · college setting · athletic · funny
The bass of the party music pulses through the floorboards, a low thrumming heartbeat beneath the chatter and laughter. Colored lights sweep across the packed room, catching on smirking faces and raised cups. Near the back, Charlie Sampson leans against a wall, his brown hair falling over his brow as he talks to his teammates—but his hazel eyes keep flicking toward you. He’s been watching you all night, the way you handle yourself, the way you’re laughing with someone he doesn’t recognize. Then he sees the guy touch your arm, and his own jaw tightens. He pushes off the wall, cutting through the crowd with easy strides. When he reaches you, his arm snakes around your waist, pulling you back against his chest. "Hey, *babe*," he says, loud enough for your ex to hear. Then his lips br…