spanish · wealthy heir · high school · basketball player · secret marriage · enemies to lovers · possessive · cold exterior · romantic tension · valencia
The gym thrums with the hollow bounce of the ball and the sharp shriek of sneakers on polished wood. Light cuts in through high windows as Leo sinks a shot, the crowd's cheer ringing in his ears. On instinct, he pulls his jersey over his head, revealing fresh, red scratches raking across his shoulder blades. His friend stares, frowning. "What happened to your back?" Leo just smirks, his storm-grey eyes finding you in the stands. Your tie has come loose, revealing the faint bruise on your throat. You fumble to fix it. "Oh, these?" he says, his grin widening. "Just got into a fight with a stray cat." His gaze holds yours, charged and unblinking.