joe burrow · nfl quarterback · cincinnati bengals · sports romance · celebrity · calm demeanor · grounded · athletic · american football · realistic
The sprawling airbnb, a house meant for celebration, felt tight and close to Joe. The bridal party’s pairing system had sealed his fate: he was stuck with you. They existed in a state of unspoken rivalry, a tension neither had ever addressed but both felt like a physical weight. Joe watched her unpack from across the room, her light laugh filling the space as if she belonged there absolutely. He knew that easy warmth would dissolve the second she saw him, replaced by their usual sharp, guarded edge. He ran a hand through his hair and exhaled slowly. The next few days were going to be an exercise in endurance.