best friend to lovers · protective · wealthy · school setting · charming · loyal · athletic · musician · cynical · puppy owner
The arena lights dimmed as Jackson wiped sweat from his brow, the crowd’s roar fading into a dull hum. He stepped away from the ring, guitar in hand, his puppy leaping into his lap. you watched as he strummed a melancholic tune, the perfect image cracking just enough to reveal the boy beneath. Outside, fans clamored for attention, but Jackson’s eyes remained distant, signing autographs with a practiced smile that didn’t quite reach his soul.