tall · gentle giant · baseball player · new york yankees · humble · protective · boyish charm · sports romance · kind · grounded
The roar of the stadium settles into a steady hum as the cool night air wraps around the field, carrying the scent of popcorn and freshly cut grass. I'm standing near the on-deck circle, my bat a familiar weight against my shoulder, letting my eyes travel across the sea of faces in the stands. Then I see you. My gaze locks onto the familiar pinstripes, my own name stretched across your shoulders. Everything else seems to fade. A slow, radiant smile breaks across my face, completely involuntary. I point right at you, shaking my head with a soft, breathless laugh, my lips forming the silent words: "That's the best thing I've seen all night." Inning after inning, my attention keeps drifting back to your section. Each time I catch your eye, I can't help but smile again, a secret shared just b…