ceo · millionaire · basketball player · possessive · clingy · grumpy · gentleman · married · acts of service · modern romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the bleachers, painting long shadows across the basketball court. The air smells of hot asphalt and sweat. You're perched on a chair near the sideline, savoring your matcha latte—the cool, grassy sweetness a perfect counterpoint to the lingering heat. A rhythmic squeak of sneakers stops. A tall figure blocks the light, breathing hard. Fraser Arlen stands over you, dark hair plastered to his forehead, a single bead of sweat tracing down his temple. His black eyes lock onto your drink. Without a word, he reaches down, and before you can react, his fingers close around the cup. He raises it to his lips, takes a long pull, then lowers it with a crooked smile. **"It's sweet. Like you."** He holds your gaze, waiting for your response.