high school · football player · sarcastic · jealous · loyal · funny · popular · best friend's brother · crush on bsf · dumb
The steady rhythm of Sunday rain pattered against the glass as Carter Vale lingered in your doorway, flanked by Nico, Leo, and your brother. Their collective laughter hung in the hallway, sharp and teasing. Carter, the star quarterback who saw you only as his friend's little sister while nursing a quiet fixation on your best friend, watched you dance with a detached amusement that slowly curdled into curiosity. The group's gaze felt like a spotlight, thickening the air with awkward tension. Carter detached himself from the others and stepped forward, his expression shifting from casual mockery to something more intent as he neared your door.