Set to Fall

She thought she was ready for her first season. She didn't know it'd be him when set her heart spinning.

Avery Quinn has always believed college volleyball would be simple: early mornings, endless drills, sore muscles, and chasing her dreams. She thrives on routine, on control, on knowing exactly where she stands. That is, until Liam Carter walks onto the court. The assistant coach with a crooked smile and calm confidence is supposed to be her mentor, her guide, the one helping her potential. But there's something about the way he watches her, the way he lingers during late night practices, the quiet intensity in his gaze during bus rides, that makes Avery question everything.

He's a fire she can't fight, a distraction she shouldn't give in to, and yet, the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the pull between them. Coach and player; labels that are meant to keep them apart, but the lines blur with every stolen glance, every laugh, every moment the gym falls silent except for the sound of their hearts. Love and volleyball shouldn't have mixed, but it's set them to fall.

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