On the court, they compete for victory. Under the lights, they compete for control.

Born mute. Raised in cruelty. Gawin was treated like a servant by the family that killed his mother. Forced into a cold marriage with a powerful CEO, he thought he might finally be free. But freedom doesn't come easy-especially when two ruthless men want to own your silence. One offers obsession. The other offers escape. And Gawin? He's done being a pawn.

Joss Wayar, a smooth-talking flirt, sets his sights on Gawin Caskey, his best friend's cold, introverted younger brother. He's never failed a chase before but this cactus doesn't bloom easily.

"Joss never planned to fall for the campus flirt, but Gawin had a way of turning casual glances into dangerous games." Gawin was the campus flirt. Winking at strangers, teasing professors, and holding court with his loud, stylish crew. Joss was the quiet one in the back row, surrounded by books and a small study group... though his eyes often drifted toward Gawin. His friends teased, "He's way out of your league." Then one day, during a class project, Joss fired back a witty comeback that caught Gawin off guard. Nerds weren't supposed to talk back like that. From then on, Gawin made sure Joss couldn't avoid him "accidental" seat choices, forced conversations, a grin paired with, "You know you're hot for a nerd, right?" And just like that, the game began.

Joss Wayar, a business tycoon born to be The Leader, raised with a silver spoon he gets everything he set his eyes upon whether it was toys or "humans," by hook or by crook and to make it worst he is the only son of the most feared underground Mafia. Gawin Caskey, a naive librarian making just enough income to make ends meet each month. Living a simple life with his younger sister, they weren't rich but neither poor to live on a debt. They were happy with their life but for how long?? Content/Trigger Warning: This fiction contains a lot of topics which may be triggering for some. It contains descriptions of violence, death,sexual abuse/rape,self harming and hate speech. People who have experienced themes discussed above may find some of this content difficult. Similarly, those who have not been exposed to this content before, may find the information confronting and challenging.

What was supposed to be a short-term project turns into something far messier. Gawin comes to a remote village for work. Mapping trails, fixing plans, leaving as soon as possible. But Joss followed him like a shadow. Days stretch into hikes, sleepless nights, shared spaces, and instincts that don't listen to logic. The village settles into Joss. Gawin starts to feel worse when he's away from him. Scent lingers. Boundaries blur. Misunderstandings grow teeth. This was never meant to be personal. It was never meant to awaken anything. And yet, some territories don't stay unmarked. . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. {AUTHOR'S NOTE} Before You Dive In: This is a work of fiction inspired by the undeniable chemistry of Joss Wayar and Gawin Caskey. It's set in an alternate universe, It's funny, steamy, intense, and definitely NSFW. Nothing here reflects real life. It's just for fun. If you're under 18 or uncomfortable with explicit scenes, please skip this story. If you're here for fantasy, passion, and a little bit of heat, you're in the right place. Read responsibly and enjoy the ride. 🔥 🔞💋 . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁.