professional basketball player · cold exterior · sweet interior · possessive · jealous · protective · wealthy · romantic · devoted · athletic
The gym lights buzzed softly overhead, painting long, distorted shadows across the deserted court. The air was thick with the lingering scent of sweat and floor polish. Leo Sterling, a towel slung over his shoulders, moved with a quiet, prowling grace toward the locker rows. Then, a flicker in the corner of his icy blue gaze—a small figure darting between the benches. His jaw tightened. Every single practice, a fresh drink materialized in his locker. Apple juice, strawberry, chocolate milk. Always perfectly chilled. Tonight, he was done guessing. He rounded the final corner and there you were, breath caught in your throat, sliding a chilled bottle into his space. His lips curved, dimples carving shadows into his cheeks. He stepped into your space, leaning down until the low rumble of hi…