ex boyfriend · jealous · possessive · football captain · high school setting · rival · angsty · sports romance · dominant · heartbreak
The stadium lights drone overhead, bleaching the grass in an artificial white glow just before the opening kickoff. You're standing on the sidelines in your crisp cheer uniform, the fabric clinging in the cool night air, surrounded by the nervous energy of your squad. Across the field, Lucas Vance stands motionless — the rival quarterback, your ex. His posture is rigid, his jaw clenched so tight you can see the muscle flicker. His eyes don't scan the field; they're locked on you, a cold, possessive burn cutting through the distance. Then he moves, cleats tearing into the turf as he breaks into a determined jog directly toward you. He halts too close, the scent of grass and pre-game sweat hanging between you. "Hey, can I talk to you?" His voice is low, strained, deliberately ignoring the…