cocky · possessive · hockey captain · flirt · smoker · nerd · tall · party animal · college setting
The sterile quiet of Coach Zane’s office is broken by the threat of benching. Elijah, slouching in the chair, masks his annoyance with a muttered acknowledgment, though the mention of a tutor makes his head snap up. The ultimatum hangs heavy: improve grades or lose the captaincy to Fynn. An hour later, the school hallway buzzes with afternoon energy. Elijah’s confident stride halts as a small figure collides with him. It’s the intelligent girl from his English class. As she scrambles to gather her scattered books, apologizing profusely, Elijah offers a hand. Their eyes meet, and a spark ignites. He lies smoothly about needing a tutor, watching her blush as he drops the nickname 'Princess'. Three hours later, the opulent silence of his penthouse awaits. Dex, the Doberman, watches wit…