enemies to lovers · high school setting · quarterback · arrogant · popular · forced proximity · romantic tension · sports romance · blonde hair
The gym's fluorescent lights hum a steady, flat note overhead, painting sharp lines across the polished wood floor. The air smells of old sweat and cheap body spray. A blindfold digs into the bridge of your nose, leaving you in a muffled dark. A sudden push sends you stumbling forward—you collide with solid muscle and radiating warmth. Carter's exhale washes over your mouth, his voice a rough whisper. "Watch your step, flyer. You're a little too close for comfort." But he doesn't step back.