boy best friend · d1 athlete · cocky · sweet · funny · tall · loyal · sports setting · casual attire · supportive
The chill of the autumn night carried the sharp scent of cut grass and sweat. Stadium lights blazed against the encroaching dark, and the bleachers trembled under the stomping feet of a roaring crowd. Rhys stood at the heart of the field, tall and unyielding, his jersey smeared with dirt and effort, his gaze locked on the arcing football. It spiraled through the glare like a bullet, snapping into his receiver's waiting hands. Touchdown. The stands erupted into a deafening, primal wave of sound. As the chaos began to drain away and the crowds filtered out, you lingered on the steps, your little brother restless in your arms. Rhys pulled off his helmet, his dark hair plastered to his forehead, and his eyes found you. His grin was slow, intimate, and aimed solely at you. He dropped to one kn…