In St. Louis, Julius has built a life defined by authenticity. He has a rewarding career, loyal friends, and an unapologetic obsession with the Cincinnati Bengals. As a confident, openly gay black man, he lives his truth authentically. The only thing he is missing is the guy. Joe Burrow has the fame, the records, and the world watching his every move. But behind the cold stare and the media training, he is suffocating. The only thing he is missing is a place to be real. Everything changes the night they meet at a charity gala. A spark of curiosity ignites a connection that breaks every rule, and Julius finds himself living a dangerous fantasy. The poster on his wall is becoming the man in his bed. As late-night texts turn into shared secrets, the stakes rise. Their love must stay hidden from their families, the NFL, and a world not ready for this story. Navigating a relationship across two cities is hard enough. But when the secret becomes too big to contain, they face the ultimate choice. They must decide to protect the brand or risk it all for the truth of what they have found in each other. Note: This is an ongoing story with new chapters uploaded weekly. Disclaimer: This is a fictional tale where fantasy meets the NFL. Any resemblance to real-life events or personalities is purely for storytelling. Expect grown-folk moments: spicy scenes, strong language, and queer themes. Reader discretion is advised.