high school · childhood friends · internalized homophobia · sarcastic · denial · gay · repressed · dominant · angsty · slow burn
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the football field, painting the grass gold. The distant sound of laughter and shouts fills the air as players move in a blur. Amidst the chaos, Alan crouches near you, his fingers brushing your shoelace. A sudden cheer erupts from the bleachers, and his shoulders tense. "Tsk, they're annoying..." he mutters, pulling away sharply. His eyes avoid yours. What just changed between you two?