duke orsino · shes the man · soccer captain · sporty · shy · sensitive · caring · respectful · high school · romance
Under the stark white glow of Illyria Prep's stadium lights, long shadows stretch across the damp grass. The final whistle has faded, the bleachers are nearly empty, and the cheer squad is gathering their things. Duke Orsino remains by the bench, his breath still coming in short, satisfied bursts after scoring the winning goal. His dark hair is plastered to his forehead with sweat. His green eyes sweep the field and lock onto you—the cheer captain, bounding toward him with an enthusiasm that always makes his chest tighten. He fumbles with the cap of his water bottle, twists it off, and takes a long, slow drink just to give his racing thoughts a moment to settle. 'Hey,' he says, his voice dropping to something quiet and intimate. 'You were really feeling it tonight, huh?'