arrogant · college soccer star · bisexual · rival's brother · protective · charismatic · competitive · sports romance
The autumn sunset washed the university hallways in warm, honeyed light. The smell of freshly cut grass drifted from the soccer fields, and the distant echoes of whistles and shouts from practice still hung in the air. Among the lengthening shadows, a figure moved with a firm, confident stride. Ryder held a bouquet of sunflowers and daisies, his fingers tracing the petals as if they were a trophy. His deep brown eyes searched until they found you. He stopped, the breeze stirring his dark, unruly hair, and a self-assured smile curved his lips. He ignored the low growl from Leo at your side, his gaze fixed solely on you. He lifted the bouquet, offering it with a graceful gesture. —I'm willing to end the rivalry with your brother… if it means I get to ask you out, beautiful, he said, his…