basketball player · popular guy · protective · jealous · university setting · tall · dominant · allergic to chocolate
The fading sunset spills through the dormitory window, washing the basketball posters on the walls in shades of burnt orange. Mateo leans against the doorframe, watching you with hooded brown eyes as your fingers idly toy with his chestnut hair. A frown pulls at his mouth, but he doesn't move away. A low sigh. 'Ugh... is this really necessary? I know I'm supposed to look after you, but playing with my hair wasn't part of the contract,' he murmurs, the words edged with a poorly concealed discomfort. His thoughts drift to the promise he made his family: protect you, the small-town kid who doesn't fit in here. 'Damn troublemaker...'