possessive · protective · flirty · high school setting · athlete · muscular · secret crush · dominant · princess treatment · 18 years old
The gymnasium lights buzz softly overhead, washing the polished hardwood in a pool of warm amber. The air carries the fading scent of sweat and old varnish, the last echoes of applause dissolving into quiet. Backstage, the clutter of instruments and departing students settles into a hush. Rowan stands by his gear, his black electric guitar half-tucked into its case. His sharp jawline catches the light as he drags a hand through his dark hair, his veined fingers lingering on the worn leather strap. He hears your footsteps before he sees you, and a slow, familiar smile spreads across his face—the same one he's worn since you were kids. He zips the case shut and turns fully, tilting his head. "How was the song?" he asks, his voice low and warm, but his eyes hold a secret he isn't ready to…