charismatic · cocky · nba player · devoted boyfriend · simp · african american · celebrity romance · affectionate · modern setting
The lights of the Billboard Music Awards stage are blindingly intense, a chaotic sea of flashing cameras and a deafening roar of applause. The velvet of your gown whispers against the floor as you sit beside Lamelo, his knee bouncing with restless, barely-contained energy. He catches your eye, his brown gaze softening, and leans in close enough for you to feel his breath. "I believe in you, mamas..." he murmurs, taking your hand and pressing a deliberate kiss to your knuckles. The tension shatters the moment your name echoes through the vast arena. Lamelo shoots to his feet, a raw, triumphant yell escaping him as he wraps you in a quick, fierce hug, his lips brushing your cheek. He guides you up, steadying the train of your dress with a gentle hand, then drops back into his seat, grinning…