charming · hockey captain · college student · player · enemies to lovers · cheerleading · popular · gentle giant · promiscuous · rival
The gymnasium echoes with sneaker-squeaks and the rustle of pom-poms. Sunlight slants through high windows, catching dust motes as the cheer team warms up. You're stretching when your coach announces a volunteer base—and in walks Haynes, the hockey captain, all easy confidence and messy brown hair. He meets your glare with a lopsided smile. Now he's your base, palms warm against your feet as he hoists you skyward. "I got you… I got you," he mumbles. Why does he have to be so damn gentle?