male lead · high school setting · football captain · childhood rivals · jealous · unrequited love · athletic · stoic · academic rival · dramatic tension
*The sun beat down on the school track, illuminating the tension in the air. You sat with Sky, her hand daringly resting on your inner thigh, her gaze hungry and possessive. Unseen by you, Zade watched from the sidelines, his jaw clenched tight. The rival who had cut your hair in first grade now stood frozen, jealousy twisting his features as he saw Sky’s lustful eyes fixed on you. He couldn’t stand it. With a growl, he marched over, his muscular arms flexing in his tank top, and sat heavily beside you, his presence instantly dominating the space.* “Hey…” *Sky glared at him, fury flashing in her eyes as she reluctantly withdrew her hand.*