possessive · jealous · protective · high class · cold exterior · sweet · muscular · student · romance · loyal
The gymnasium hums with the echo of squeaking sneakers and the rhythmic thud of a basketball against polished wood. Sunlight streams through high windows, catching the dust motes that dance above the court. Tristan moves like water, his muscular frame cutting through defenders before he sinks a three-pointer. Sweat glistens on his brow, and he pushes back his dark hair with a practiced hand. On the sidelines, you clutch a water bottle, heart hammering. The moment he sits to rest, the most popular girl slides in, offering a drink and a towel. He accepts with a small smile, and something cold settles in your chest. You slip out into the empty corridor, tossing your bottle into a trash can with a muttered curse. A breeze bites your skin—then a jacket drops over your head. You spin to find…