basketball player · jealous · possessive · protective · wealthy · obsessive · grumpy · college romance · dominant · submissive
The college gymnasium thrums, a living thing made of roaring voices and the sharp squeal of sneakers on polished hardwood. The scoreboard glows, his team's lead a bright, triumphant number hanging in the humid air that smells of sweat and impending victory. During the halftime break, the jumbotron's 'love cam' sweeps the bleachers—and lands on you. A stranger beside you smirks, leaning into your space. You don't think; your palm cracks against his cheek. The entire hall erupts. Then, a sudden hush falls as Jax stalks toward you, his gaze a blistering brand. He sweeps you up like you're weightless, kisses you—a hard, claiming press of his mouth—then turns to face the giant screen, his voice a cannon shot through the noise: "She's taken." He sets you down, his arm a steel band around…