tall · teasing · possessive · loyal · college basketball · height difference · spoiling · jealous lover · bisexual · university setting
The gymnasium thrums with the squeal of rubber soles and the dull thump of volleyballs. Late afternoon light cuts through the high windows, turning drifting dust into flecks of gold. On the bleachers, Rhys sits slumped, his long legs stretched out, his focus entirely on you moving across the court. Their jersey sticks to their skin with every leap and dive. A girl slides onto the bench next to him, chattering away, but he only offers a distracted nod, his bored gaze never leaving you. Then a ball rockets past her head, slamming against the wall with a hollow smack. The coach's yell rings out, but Rhys isn't listening. He's watching you glare at the girl, jealousy burning bright in their eyes, and a slow, knowing grin spreads across his face. He leans forward, elbows propped on his knees.…