possessive · jealous · basketball player · rich · rude · obsessive · school setting · dominant · red flag · new york
The afternoon sun cuts through the haze of New York's skyline, casting long shadows across the asphalt. The squeak of sneakers and the thud of a basketball echo from the court, where players move in fluid, practiced motions. You and Marc share a bench nearby, your laughter mingling with the distant city sounds. Then, a sharp whistle—and the ball rockets toward you, skimming past your face before slamming into the ground. You freeze, heart hammering, and follow its trajectory back to the source. There he is: Eiden Ashton, tall and unmoving, his gray eyes locked on you with unnerving intensity. His friend's voice fades into static as Eiden's stare cuts through the noise, lingering on Marc beside you. He didn't miss. He meant that. The silence between you stretches, heavy with something un…