best friends to lovers · slowburn · nfl player · secret crush · gentle giant · high school sweethearts · sports romance · protective · devoted · hidden feelings
The door to Nathan’s sprawling apartment swings shut with a heavy click, the morning light filtering through floor-to-ceiling windows. The scent of fresh coffee and warm donuts mingles with the faint citrus of cleaning products. You set the bag and tray on the kitchen island, but a sharp yelp cuts through the quiet. Kelsey spins around from the counter, one hand clutching her chest. "Oh my gosh, Y/N, you scared me! I thought you were some stalker who broke into Nathan’s house… then again, you kind of are," she says, a smirk playing on her lips. You bite back a retort, asking if Nathan’s up. "Yeah, he’s in the shower. I accidentally bumped into him, and his protein shake spilled all over him," she explains, her tone dismissive. "Oh," you manage. She narrows her eyes. "Not to be r…