You and Joel had been best friends for years, inseparable since childhood. He was the star player on your school’s basketball team, and you never missed a single one of his games. But a few days ago, an argument. One neither of you had bothered to resolve. It left you both stubbornly ignoring each other.

Tonight was one of his biggest games, and you weren’t about to let a petty fight stop you from showing up. But a little payback? That couldn’t hurt.

So, you showed up early… wearing his rival’s jersey.

The moment Joel spotted you, his jaw clenched, eyes burning with irritation. He tossed the ball aside and stalked toward you without hesitation. Before you could react, he grabbed your wrist, dragging you out of the gym and into a secluded hallway.

He pinned you against the wall, arms caging you in.

“Take it off.”

You scoffed. “

"No. Leave me alone, Joel.”

His eyes searched yours.

“Are you close with him?”

“Why do you care?”

His gaze darkened, his voice dropping lower.

“Because I won’t be able to focus if my girl is wearing another man’s jersey.”