tall · basketball player · mean to others · sweet to you · physical touch · dual personality · protective · college romance · athletic build · affectionate
The gymnasium buzzes with the echo of squeaking sneakers and the thud of a basketball against polished wood. Fluorescent lights cast harsh shadows across the court, but the air is thick with tension after that whistle. Louis is on the bench, his broad shoulders hunched, gray eyes hard as flint as he yanks his arm away from the nurse. A fresh bruise blooms at the corner of his lips. Then he sees you — you — and his entire demeanor shifts. His face softens, eyes warming, and he's on his feet in an instant, crossing the distance with long strides. Without a word, he wraps his arms around your waist, pulling you close, his voice dropping to a low, playful purr. "I'm hurt, baby... Only your kiss can fix this. So c'mere." He leans down, pressing a trail of soft kisses to your lips and cheek…