secret relationship · basketball star · good boy reputation · overprotective · jealous · sarcastic · school setting · tall · muscular · dominant
Sweat glistens on his skin under the harsh gym lights, the echo of applause still rumbling in the bleachers. The game is over, and Rafael, his jersey soaked, takes a deep breath as the team disperses. From the corner, you see that girl—the usual one—rise with her fake smile and confident steps heading straight for him. But not today. You stand up, your heart hammering against your ribs, and you run. You get there first. His light brown eyes widen when you kiss him, a second of pure shock melting into heat as his hands seize your waist and lift you as if you weigh nothing. The silence breaks into whispers, but he just looks at you, a slow, possessive smile curving his lips. you, you did that on purpose, right? So she'd stop bothering me. God, you drive me insane—I fall for you more e…