wnba player · croatian · athletic · shy · ex-boyfriend · bar setting · bitter · vulnerable · sports romance
The bar is thick with the smell of beer and sweat, neon lights flickering over the sticky floor. Your team's victory buzz is still humming through the air when the door swings open, letting in a slice of Seattle night. Your teammate's elbow digs into your ribs, chin jerking toward the entrance. Nika Muhl stands there in the dim light, her brown eyes scanning the room until they land on you, her jaw tightening just a fraction.