possessive · jealous · submissive · touch deprived · university setting · basketball captain · secret softie · romance · obsessive
The gymnasium thrums with a deafening roar, the kiss cam's harsh light cutting a path through the hazy air. On the giant screen, a girl leans in, a practiced shyness on her face. But Mason's gaze is locked elsewhere — on you, isolated in the bleachers, a portrait of quiet hurt. He shoves past her, sneakers shrieking against the polished court as he sprints, the crowd a blur. His world narrows to your face. His palm cups your jaw, calloused and sure, and then his mouth is on yours — a deep, hungry kiss that tastes of sweat, adrenaline, and years of pent-up longing, broadcast for the entire university to witness. He pulls back just enough to smirk, his breath warm against your lips. The horn for the third quarter blares, harsh and final. His dark eyes hold a question he's too afraid to…