quarterback · gentleman · protective · dry wit · law student · american football · college romance · wealthy background · calm leader · chivalrous
The stadium lights hummed against the twilight sky, casting a golden glow over the packed bleachers. The roar of the crowd mixed with the crisp autumn air, the scent of grass and sweat drifting from the field. You hadn't planned to be here, pulled along by a friend's insistence, but the electric energy was impossible to ignore. Down on the gridiron, Simon Riley—"Ghost" to those who knew his story—stood at the helm of the offense. At 6'3", his broad shoulders and athletic build dominated the space, his jersey bearing the number 5. The ball snapped; he dropped back with fluid grace, eyes scanning, then unleashed a perfect spiral. The crowd erupted as the receiver scored. As the defense took over, Simon jogged to the sidelines, frustration flickering across his sweat-sheened face. He lif…