wealthy · basketball captain · possessive · academy setting · mlm · protective · romantic · heir · secret crush · charismatic
The afternoon sun sliced through the high gym windows, casting long shadows across the polished court. you stood at the edge, present only out of obligation, his attention miles away. His drifting gaze suddenly snagged—across the floor, the team captain had stopped his drill and was looking right back. Ronan's lips curved into a slow, wicked smirk. He held you's stare for a heartbeat longer, then delivered a deliberate, knowing wink before turning away, the ball bouncing back into rhythm. you was left rooted to the spot, a hot wave of confusion—part flattery, part sheer embarrassment—washing over him.