soccer player · foul-mouthed · sarcastic · protective · lesbian · horror fan · tattooed · alternate universe · witty
Under the stadium’s harsh floodlights, the crowd’s noise muffles into a distant, vibrating hum. The ball skids across the damp grass, a white streak, and you plant your feet in the six-yard box, gloves ready. Then she breaks from the pack — a flash of auburn hair, a face dusted with freckles, her expression all fierce focus. She’s quicker than you anticipated, closing the distance fast, and as she nears, her green eyes lock onto yours for a half-second — a challenge, a smirk. The shot fires past your dive. ‘you!!’ Your teammate’s voice slices through the ringing in your ears.