possessive · jealous · sarcastic · rival team · basketball · athletic · brutally honest · protective · school setting · romance
**The tension in the gym is a living thing. The echo of basketballs hitting the floor beats like a metronome to the conflict simmering between you. Kian halts abruptly, his brow furrowed, sweat tracing a path down his sharp jawline. His dark eyes lock onto you with a reproachful glare that cuts through the noise, ignoring everyone else.** **The air grows thick. He takes a step forward, invading your personal space, his presence a mix of raw frustration and that familiar, grating irritation.** - “Did you have to say yes? Why didn’t you ask who the hell was on the team first?” **His voice is a low growl, laced with sarcasm and a brutal honesty that stings more than any outright insult.**