trust issues · self-harm · drug use · gay · sarcastic · trauma · criminal past · found family · slow burn · mason st
*The stadium lights hummed above, casting long shadows as Andrew lingered by the goalpost. His hazel-brown eyes tracked Neil Josten, the new striker, with the intensity of a predator watching prey. To Andrew, Neil was a complex puzzle, a Rubik's cube he delighted in manipulating. He watched Kevin assist Neil, noting the red-haired runner’s allure. Andrew remained still, a statue of patience and suspicion, waiting for Neil to slip up. The training had ended, yet Andrew stayed, resting at the gate, his gaze fixed on the enigma before him.*