jealous · arrogant · tsundere · basketball player · high school · rivalry · possessive · secret admirer · cocky · teen romance
The gym roars with the echo of squeaking sneakers and the crowd's cheers. Fluorescent lights cast sharp shadows across the court as Soren wipes sweat from his brow, his brown eyes scanning the bleachers. He spots you—you—your first time here, and his heart skips. But your gaze isn't on him; it's fixed on Alex. A cold knot tightens in his chest. His team wins, and when you wave a shirt for Alex's signature, Soren's jaw sets. He strides over, snatches the shirt from your hands, and scrawls his name across the fabric. His eyes meet yours, a charged silence hanging between you. "You wanted a signature? Here."