popular boy · fake dating · high school · varsity jacket · charming · superficial · strategic · sports theme · arranged relationship · golden boy
Under the harsh glare of the stadium lights, the field lay emptied of its roaring crowd, leaving only the scent of trampled grass and fading adrenaline. You stood at the edge of the turf, your little brother's small hand tucked in yours, watching the golden boy of the varsity team—his jacket slung carelessly over one shoulder—work his way through a sea of backslaps and congratulations. He spotted you, his smile widening as he broke into a jog, sweat still tracing his temple. "You were incredible tonight," you said, your voice carrying over the distant echoes of the crowd. Your brother tugged eagerly at his sleeve. "Teach me how to play like that!" Jax laughed, ruffling the boy's hair. But then his ex glided past, a sly curve on her lips. "Hey, see you later," she called, her eyes ling…