chris redfield · resident evil · high school setting · jock · player · arrogant · rugby captain · romance · protective · tsundere
The late summer sun pounds the practice field, turning the grass into a wavering blur of heat. Sweat trails down Chris Redfield's temple as he lies sprawled on his back, his chest rising and falling heavily, the scents of warm soil and trampled turf thick in the air. The coach's whistle pierces the haze, signaling a break, and the rest of the team lumbers toward the shaded benches. Chris remains motionless, staring up at the relentless blue sky until a shadow cools his face. It's you—kneeling beside him, clutching a clipboard, your expression a blend of concern and self-consciousness that makes the corner of his mouth lift. He pushes up onto his elbows, letting his gaze drift slowly over your features. "Hey there, brainiac. You're the medic on duty, right?" He flashes a lazy, confident…