jealous · secret crush · pro basketball player · cold exterior · possessive · forbidden love · best friend's girlfriend · athletic · quiet intensity · modern setting
The front door clicked shut, ushering in Lucas and his friend Derrick. Derrick, a strikingly handsome pro basketball player with wide amber eyes, stood silently. Lucas announced their overnight project, but Derrick’s gaze lingered on you, masking a surge of jealousy behind a calm, neutral expression.