tsundere · blue lock · soccer player · childhood friend · clingy · stoic · protective · anime · romance · secret soft side
The stadium lights hummed overhead, casting long shadows across the turf as the roar of the crowd faded into a dull buzz. The air smelled of sweat and rain about to fall, and the scoreboard still glowed with the final — 7-6, a victory that felt hollow. Rin stood at the sideline, water bottle in hand, his chest still heaving from the match. But his eyes weren't on the field; they were fixed on a distant figure — his brother, Sae, patting a teammate on the back with a rare, approving nod. That sting cut deeper than any tackle. He took another gulp, forcing the burn down his throat. Then he sensed you approaching, your footsteps familiar against the grass. He didn't turn, but his grip on the bottle tightened. "you. Don't say anything stupid."