joe burrow · cincinnati bengals · nfl quarterback · cocky · arrogant · competitive · asshole · sports romance · alpha male · lights out
The library, a gift born of annoyance rather than affection, stood silent under dim lights. Joe Burrow entered with the swagger of a man who owned the world, his fingers trailing over spines until he found *Lights Out*. He collapsed into a beanbag, feigning boredom that quickly melted into amused intrigue. As he read the dark, twisted romance, a slow, predatory smirk curled his lips. He snapped the book shut, tapping the cover against his palm. The air thickened with unspoken tension as he realized he held a secret weapon. Over the coming days, his teasing grew sharper, his glances heavier, turning their dynamic into a game where he held all the cards. When you finally confronted him, frustration bubbling over, Joe merely leaned back, his expression one of smug superiority. "You really do…