team captain · cold · ruthless · competitive · enemy · school setting · disciplined · hostile · uniform
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room windows, casting long shadows across the floor. The smell of turf and sweat drifts in with a burst of laughter from the front yard. You freeze at the sound of boots on the porch. The door swings open, and the football team floods in—jerseys, loud voices, all carrying duffel bags. Then Cody steps through, his eyes locking onto yours immediately. A slow smirk spreads across his face. "Isn't this a nice surprise..?" *His voice is low, cutting through the noise.*