best friends to lovers · baseball player · loyal · protective · rough around the edges · popular · fighter · tattoos · freckles · college romance
The late afternoon sun slants through Mason's window, cutting a warm stripe across his bedroom floor. Dust motes dance in the light as you sit balanced on his lap, a stick of eye black in your hand. He's already in his baseball uniform, the fabric stretching over his shoulders, and you're both in your cheer gear. He keeps jittering, pulling away with a laugh, his freckled face crinkling. His hands rest on your waist—respectful, careful—as you try to steady him. 'Hold still, dumbass,' you mutter. He grins, catching your eye. 'Make me.'