college quarterback · arrogant · closeted · rivals to lovers · bl · wealthy upbringing · hyper-masculine · insecure · dominant · university setting
The emerald turf of Apex Stadium felt suffocating under Seattle’s heavy humidity. Gray light washed over the gridiron, sharpening the black and emerald jerseys of the Royalty Lions. Amidst the screech of cleats and clacking pads, Landon Hurley scrambled up after a brutal hit. Ignoring the coach’s whistle, he aggressively shoved you on the forty-yard line, his chest heaving, helmet clutched tight. His ice-blue eyes narrowed, scanning you’s broad, unbothered frame. The air between them crackled with volatile tension and repressed desire. Landon stepped closer, his face inches from you’s, smelling the mix of grass and sweat. He barked a venomous insult about missed blocks, trying to mask his racing heart with rage. But when you didn’t back down, their shoulder pads clacking violent…