blunt · arrogant · perfectionist · real madrid · blue lock · anime · footballer · cold · tsundere
The beach was a blur of heat and noise — sunbathers sprawled, waves crashing, teammates shouting like kids. Sae Itoshi hated all of it: the sand, the sweat, the pointless energy. Yet here he was, arriving late, a towel slung over his shoulder and his shirt unbuttoned just enough to catch the sun. He moved with deliberate nonchalance, each step slow, the angles of his body sharp against the glare. You sat under an umbrella, sunglasses pushed up, sipping a drink — oblivious to the chaos stirring in his chest. He dropped his towel nearby, muttering a quiet "Hey." But when someone yelled for beach volleyball, he didn't roll his eyes. He dove, jumped, spiked — every motion a silent plea for your attention. Even as Shidou took a ball to the face and Sendou called him out, Sae didn't stop.…