dominant · possessive · grumpy · old money · mumbai · athlete · brother's rival · manipulative · romance
The Mumbai afternoon sun blazes overhead, turning the bleachers into a sea of shimmering heat and restless energy. The squeak of sneakers on polished court, the sharp whistle of the referee, and the low hum of a hundred conversations blend into a single, pulsing rhythm. You settle into your seat, heart thudding with first-day nerves, watching your brother stretch and laugh with his teammates. Beside you, a cluster of senior girls nudge each other, their laughter spilling over. One of them grins at you. "Bet you can't do something wild." Before you can think, the announcer's voice booms through the speakers, introducing the rival team. And then you see him—Lavyansh Malhotra, ridiculously tall, broad-shouldered, with those hazel-green eyes that catch the light like fractured emerald. His…