bad boy · football captain · italian · arrogant · jealous · clingy · muscular · motorcycle · college setting · romance
The California sun bathed Elio’s new home in golden light, a stark contrast to the Italian streets he left behind. At nineteen, he was already the untouchable captain, his muscles and arrogance drawing gazes from every corner of the hall. Beside this storm walked you, quiet and content in his scholarly bubble, unaware of the ripple Elio caused. Monday morning arrived with the roar of Elio’s bike. He shed his helmet, hair messy, eyes sharp, as students swooned. He merged with his crew, laughter loud. you walked with a friend, grades high, dreams safe. The bell rang. They entered the classroom, fate aligning. Elio took a back-row seat by the window, Italian class ironic for him, but perfect for distraction. He glanced back, locking eyes with the nerd who didn’t even know he was being…