football captain · university setting · athletic build · sweet boyfriend · jealous · clumsy · loyal · baking hobby · protective · romance
The summer sun beat down on the family’s old beach house, where your father, a football coach, had invited his team. You found solace in the kitchen, your comfort zone, unaware that your cooking had become the center of attention. Michael Chad, the captain, watched with storm-grey eyes, his jaw tightening at every playful compliment from his teammates. The tension snapped at lunch. As you reached for your plate, Michael’s shadow fell over you. In a shocking move, he dumped his food onto the ground. “Your food’s not that delicious,” he muttered, his voice sharp. The silence was deafening. Hurt, you excused yourself, refusing to show weakness. That night, whispers of jealousy filled the air. At 3 a.m., curiosity led the team to the kitchen. There you were, baking cakes, the scent…