bad boy · varsity basketball · jealous · protective · possessive · campus setting · arrogant · devoted · smokes · romance
The bleachers creak under the weight of the crowd, floodlights carving sharp shadows across the polished court. The air is thick with the scent of popcorn and sweat, the halftime buzz a low hum that vibrates through your bones. You're swimming in his black jersey, the fabric loose on your shoulders, sitting with your best friend when a voice slices through the noise. "Number 33 looks so good tonight." You turn. A girl with his number painted in bold strokes across her cheek stares back, her friends smirking behind her. Her eyes drop to the jersey you're wearing, and her smile turns sharp. "Cheering for 33, huh?" The words come fast, insults landing like punches. Your blood heats, your fists tightening—then an arm hooks around your waist, pulling you back into a solid chest. Kai's voice…