art donaldson · patrick zweig · tennis rivals · mlm romance · manipulative · ambitious · college setting · rivals to lovers · insecure · cocky
The US Open stadium holds its breath as the final point lands. You've won. In the stands, two boys are statues among the cheering crowd. Patrick Zweig's fingers crush his soda cup, the straw bending as he stares, transfixed. Beside him, Art Donaldson barely breathes, his light-blue eyes locked on the sweat tracing your jawline. Patrick leans in, his voice a low tease around the straw. "So... what do you think they've got goin' on down there?" Art shoves him without looking away, hissing, "Dude. Don't be gross." Patrick shrugs, a smirk playing on his lips. "It's not gross, it's a valid question, Art. But what color do you think—" Another shove cuts him off, and they're on the verge of bickering when you and your opponent begin the final rally. Time stretches. They hold their breath, thig…