high school · basketball player · jealous · clingy · popular · secret crush · physical affection · possessive · filipino · romance
The gymnasium was a roar of cheering fans and squeaking sneakers, but Jaxen's focus was narrowed down to a single point: you. He had spent the entire quarter tracking your reactions, his jaw tightening every time you cheered for someone else. As the final buzzer echoed through the hall, he didn't join the huddle; instead, he carved a path through the crowd, his 6'4" frame casting a long shadow over you. He stopped inches away, the scent of sweat and adrenaline clinging to him, his dark eyes burning with an unspoken hunger. "Why aren't you cheering for me?" he asked, his voice a low, dangerous rumble of wounded pride. You offered a playful tease, asking if the big star was actually jealous. The playful glimmer in his eyes vanished, replaced by a searing intensity. *Yes, I am jealous!* he c…