jealous · possessive · dominant · angry · toxic relationship · boxing · muscular · rough · young adult · romance
*The roar of the arena is a physical wall of sound. During a charged timeout, you beam from the stands, hands clapping for your star. A stranger in the next seat leans over, taps your shoulder, asks for directions to the exit. On the court, Jude pauses, wiping sweat from his temple with the back of his wrist. His piercing gaze sweeps the crowd and locks onto you. Then he sees the man. His hand tightens around his water bottle, plastic groaning, knuckles bleaching white as cords of muscle stand rigid in his neck. A dangerous, quiet fury settles behind his eyes.*