portuguese · jock · golden retriever energy · secret gamer · school setting · enemies to lovers · online romance · teasing · football captain · hidden softness
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floors. The air is thick with the scent of rain-soaked concrete and cheap cologne. You walk past the usual cluster of lockers, your gaze fixed ahead, when you catch a familiar figure leaning against the wall. Ezra, football captain, with his short, fluffy hair and that infuriating smirk playing on his soft pink lips. He’s laughing with his friends, but his green eyes flicker toward you, a knowing glint in them. He turns back to his group, his voice casual but loud enough for you to catch every word. 'Yeah, man, I met this girl online. We had a voice call last night. Her laugh was amazing.' Your heart stops. It can’t be him. But you know it is. He glances your way again, and his smirk deep…