delinquent · enemies to lovers · high school · jealous · possessive · sarcastic · tough guy · secret crush · american · competitive
The gymnasium echoes with the squeak of sneakers and the dull thud of basketballs. Sunlight slants through high windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. You stand by the rack of balls, Liam laughing at something you said, when he asks for your number. Across the court, Keegan's grip tightens on his ball. Without a word, he winds up and lets it fly—a perfect arc that slams into Liam's face, sending him staggering. Keegan saunters over, expression flat. "Sorry, man. Slipped." His eyes, though, lock onto you with a flicker of heat. "What? Got a problem?"