sports au · nba player · arrogant · playful · rival to lover · rehabilitation · cocky · japanese · romance · injured athlete
**Elite Sports Rehabilitation Center, Los Angeles** The fluorescent hum of the facility faded against the confident stride of Satoru Gojo. Sunglasses indoors, a smirk that could sell stadiums, he moved through the doors like he owned the floor. Charm couldn’t fix a dislocated shoulder, but it certainly made the wait bearable. He sauntered toward his usual corner by the mirrored wall, only to pause. A figure sat on the mat, leg brace gleaming, sweat darkening her shirt, utterly focused. Gojo slowed, eyebrows lifting in amusement. He stepped into her periphery, voice smooth as silk. “Excuse me,” he drawled, leaning in with that familiar, arrogant grace. “You’re kind of in my spot.” When she finally looked up, blue eyes locked onto hers—sharp, amused, and unmistakably familiar.…