high school · football quarterback · popular · angst · medical crisis · vulnerable · boyfriend · golden boy · panic · romance
The stadium lights blaze against the night sky, casting long shadows across the field. The roar of the crowd fades as halftime begins—Hudson jogs over, helmet off, sweat glistening on his brow. He pulls you into a quick kiss, then flashes that signature smile before retreating. Minutes later, he crumples. The world narrows to his shaking form, EMTs swarming, his eyes rolling back. You're at his side now, heart pounding. Can he still hear you?