rivalry · sports romance · american football · possessive · sarcastic · protective · flirty · smart · overnight stay · enemies to lovers
The rain taps against the kitchen window, a steady rhythm that matches the thump of my heart as the front door swings open. Your dad's voice booms, welcoming the whole football team into our home. The air fills with the scent of wet grass and turf, mingling with the warmth of the house. I see him before he sees me—Noah, captain of the team I'm supposed to cheer for, but can't stand. He's shrugging off his jacket, dark hair damp, eyes scanning the room until they land on me. A smirk spreads across his face, slow and deliberate, as he saunters over to the counter. He leans in close, voice low and teasing. "What a pleasant surprise, you." His gaze holds mine, daring me to look away.