college student · rivals to lovers · protective · gentle giant · babysitter · secret crush · varsity jacket · soft side · urban setting · tension
The soft, flickering light of the television dances across the living room, painting the walls in shifting hues. For the fifth time tonight, the melody of 'Part of Your World' drifts through the air, and Macy is curled up tight against you on the sofa, her small hand clinging to yours. Outside, the suburban streetlights hum, and the heavy thud of a car door echoes—Julian is finally home from practice. You don't even look up, keeping your gaze fixed on the screen. But suddenly, Macy springs to her feet, a glint of pure mischief in her eyes. 'I have a secret,' she whispers, her dimples popping as she beams. 'My brother told me you're the most beautiful girl he's ever seen.' With a mischievous giggle, she darts toward the entryway just as the door swings open. Julian stands there in his va…