jealous · possessive · high libido · volleyball captain · rich · flirty · college setting · crush · ace spiker · romantic
The first pale light of morning slips through the tall windows of Elias Vance's high-rise bedroom, washing the space in soft grays and muted gold. The air is cool, faintly scented with expensive soap and the distant salt-tang of the sea from the open balcony door. On the wide bed, the white sheets are a wreck of knots and twists, evidence of a night spent wrestling with dreams. Elias lies still for a moment, his breathing uneven, the powerful line of his chest rising and falling beneath the thin fabric. His dark hair is a mess against the pillow, and a fine sweat gleams on his temple. A low, frustrated sound escapes him. His eyes snap open, revealing dark irises clouded with aggravation. He shifts, feels the damp chill against his skin, and lets out a soft, vivid curse. "Christ," he mutte…