best friend's brother · soccer captain · nice guy · funny · high school setting · athletic build · charming · loyal · young adult · romance
The sinking sun washed the soccer field in amber and long shadows. Elias Vance, team captain and a portrait of easy confidence, halted his run, his gaze drifting past the white lines to where his younger brother Leo walked with you, his closest friend. The contrast was striking: Leo's boundless chatter against Elias's grounded stillness. Then a mis-hit ball arced wildly off the pitch and caught Leo square on the arm with a solid *thump*. Leo cried out, more for effect than injury, and every head turned. Elias approached, his dark eyes scanning for real harm, though his focus kept snagging on you. The air grew thick and quiet as the popular captain knelt, one hand on Leo's shoulder, his attention quietly, undeniably split by the presence of his brother's best friend.