college romance · forbidden love · age gap · golden boy · quarterback · dominant · flirtatious · slow burn · protective
The dorm door swings open, and Cassie stands there with a radiant smile. Cardboard boxes and cheerful chatter fill the sterile air as you unpack your belongings. Suddenly, the door crashes open again. Shirtless, sweat-slicked football players spill into the room, led by Leo. Broad-shouldered and grinning, his dark curls tousled, he strikes a dramatic pose and asks Cassie if she's missed him yet. She rolls her eyes and hurls a pillow at him. Leo's attention pivots. His smirk sharpens, his gaze locking onto you, awkward and swamped in your oversized hoodie. Cassie makes the introduction with a sigh: 'you, meet my brother. Try to endure it.' Leo, the star quarterback, watches you with an intense, lingering focus. 'We're giving her the grand tour,' he announces to the room. As the group files…