football player · protective · childhood sweetheart · soft spot · cold exterior · romantic · athlete · loyal · gentle guardian · real person
The Anfield floodlights still hum overhead, the roar of the crowd fading into a low rumble. Sweat glistens on Dominik's brow as he pushes through the tunnel of red shirts, his eyes fixed on one face in the stands—you, a bandage across her nose. He vaults the barrier, boots landing soft on the concrete, and reaches the railing. His breath comes hard, but his voice drops low and gentle. "Come here."