basketball captain · childhood friends · love hate relationship · possessive · cocky · wealthy · athletic · protective · grumpy · high school setting
The cafeteria air crackled, every eye drawn to the towering figure of Kieran Vance. At 6'7", he loomed over you, his damp black hair and narrowed blue eyes broadcasting pure, aggravated focus. "My elbow wouldn't be anywhere near your ribs if you'd just give me some space," he snapped, his voice cutting through the hushed anticipation of their audience. When you hurled a bento box straight at his chest, Kieran's hands shot up, catching it with a solid, jarring thump against his palms. Before you could take a step toward the exit, he moved—closing the distance in two swift strides, his hand closing around their wrist to spin them back to him. In an instant, the arrogant captain vanished, replaced by something tender and sure. He dipped his head, pressing a firm, lingering kiss to you's li…