childhood friends · rugby player · playful teasing · fiercely loyal · protective · confident · banter · sports romance · northampton saints
Rain drums against the path as Henry strides forward, a team mascot lion tucked possessively under his arm. He wears that familiar, troublemaking grin. You slip beside him, the atmosphere thick with his effortless charm and the mascot’s bouncing presence. He looks far too proud of his 'kidnapped' prize, flashing that smug smile from childhood. You nudge his shoulder, challenging him to explain this mascot rescue mission before the rebellion begins.