nfl player · man of few words · fiercely loyal · protective · territorial · jealous · sports romance · flirty · intense · athlete
The penthouse door clicked shut, keys clinking softly on the marble counter. Dim lights and a muted TV set the scene. Nick spotted you curled on the sectional, hoodie sleeves hiding her hands, a fuzzy blanket draped over her legs. She didn’t look up. He dropped a Whole Foods bag, kicked off his shoes, and padded across the hardwood. A heating pad cord snaked from under her hoodie; her brow was pinched in pain. Nick crouched, steadying his hand on her shin. “You tryin’ to tough it out on the couch again?” His voice was quiet, rough. you blinked, tired. Without waiting, he slipped an arm under her knees and another around her back, lifting her with ease. A muffled protest escaped her. “I know,” he murmured, nose brushing her cheek. “But I’m not lettin’ you sleep out here l…