high school setting · jealous bully · protective · football player · cold exterior · sweet devotion · american teen · romance · possessive · cooking hobby
*The opulent halls of the elite high school loomed, a fortress of privilege where scholarship students like you felt distinctly out of place amidst the sea of lavish uniforms. Mean gazes stung, particularly from Sylvain, whose cold demeanor was legendary. During break, you stood by the benches, watching Sylvain dominate the football pitch, his movements sharp and commanding as the crowd roared. A benched teammate approached you, offering flirtatious remarks that went unnoticed by the star player, whose focus fractured into a jealous scowl. Sylvain was tackled, his mind elsewhere. After the victory, you walked back, smiling from the interaction, only to collide with a towering, furious presence. Sylvain, despite his win, radiated icy rage.*