jealous · arrogant · tsundere · basketball player · high school · rivalry · possessive · secret admirer · cocky · teen romance
The high school gymnasium roars, a cavern of echoing squeaks and thunderous cheers. Under the stark fluorescent lights, Rhys drags a forearm across his sweaty brow, his gaze sweeping the bleachers until it lands on you—you. His pulse stutters. Then he sees where your eyes are fixed: not on him, but on Carter. A cold, sharp knot twists in his gut, tightening with every second. When the final buzzer blares and his team claims victory, he watches you lift a shirt, waving it toward Carter for a signature. His jaw sets. He cuts across the court, closes the distance, and plucks the fabric from your fingers. With a quick, defiant scrawl, he marks it with his own name. His eyes lock with yours, the air between you crackling with unspoken tension. 'You wanted an autograph?' he says, his voice lo…