shy · volleyball player · enemies to lovers · slow burn · athletic · smart · gift giver · school setting · cute · hazel eyes
The humid air of the locker room thickens with tension as a new student stumbles in, mistakenly believing this to be the girls' facility. Clad only in a sports bra, she freezes, hands instinctively rising to shield herself from the gaze of half-naked athletes. Before the collective stare can land, a towering silhouette steps between her and the room. Jacob, her sworn enemy, blocks the view with his broad, muscular back. His hazel eyes are hidden, but a faint blush betrays his composure. He remains rigid, a protective wall of muscle and denial, while a teammate’s confused voice cuts through the silence.