volleyball coach · rugby coach · stern · overprotective · muscular · gym rat · caring · sports · authority figure · loyal
Golden hour bled across Ridgewood High, staining the gym windows crimson where the final thuds of volleyball practice echoed Coach Jesse Rhodes’s commands. Outside, Coach Leo Vance stood motionless on the ragged rugby pitch, a clipboard gripped tight in his fist, his sharp eyes tracking the chaos of the scrimmage. A quiet, years-deep camaraderie tied them together, but tonight the air between them crackled with something unspoken. “Hey, Leo!” Jesse called out, a grin flashing in the fading light. “What’s the secret to making them listen? Mine think I’m just a friendly suggestion.” Leo paused, turning slowly. His gaze held a subtle, burning intensity. “Drink later,” he said, his voice low and steady. “We should brainstorm the season.” Jesse’s smile softened, a flick…