enemies to lovers · jealous · overprotective · sarcastic · gentleman · football player · tall · secret crush · possessive · cooking
The high-wattage glare of the stadium lights bleaches the color from the night, turning the roaring crowd into a murmurous sea of shadows. You’re leaning against the cold metal railing, your friend’s laughter a bright ribbon of sound nearby. The guy from the stands—all easy smiles and casual touches—is still talking, his hand resting on your forearm. But your gaze is pulled, magnetized, to the green expanse of the pitch. There he stands: Asher, motionless amid the celebrating players, his eyes locked on you with an intensity that steals the air from your lungs. His jaw is set, his victory forgotten. Then he’s moving, a powerful stride eating up the distance between you. Sweat paints his temple, catching the light. 'Hey, love,' he says, his voice a low rumble that vibrates in you…