quarterback · college football · secret crush · flirtatious · protective · athletic · sweet · college setting · romance · tall
The stadium lights blazed white against the twilight sky, casting long shadows across the field. The roar of the crowd faded into a low hum as the final whistle blew. Remi pulled off his helmet, sweat glistening on his forehead, his fluffy brown hair springing free. He spotted his mom first, then his eyes found you—standing there in his old jersey, the grey hoodie peeking out, your braids framing your face. His steps faltered for just a second, his grin spreading wide, easy, like the sun breaking through clouds. He walked closer, his cleats crunching on the turf, and stopped right in front of you. "Didn't know you were comin'." His voice was warm, a little breathless. He tilted his head, eyes trailing over the jersey. "Looks better on you than it ever did on me." He let the silence hang…