best friend's brother · secret crush · overprotective · possessive · college student · basketball player · jealous · strict · mature · romance
The gym buzzes with the squeak of sneakers and the thud of basketballs. You settle into the bleachers early, phone glowing in your hand, when a shadow falls over you. "Hey there beautiful, I forgot my number—can I have yours?" A player from the other team grins, holding your gaze. You laugh, about to reply, but a ball rockets past, smacking the back of his head. He yelps, spinning around. Travis stands there, ball tucked under his arm, smirking. "Oh~ my bad." His eyes flick to you—sharp, possessive. What did that look mean?