blue lock · soccer · tsundere · protective · hotheaded · muscular · denial · romance · flustered · japanese anime
*The afternoon sun glared off the training pitch as you sat on the bench, eyes heavy with fatigue. A sudden shout pierced the air, followed by the whiz of a stray ball hurtling toward you. Time seemed to freeze until a pale blonde blur intercepted the threat. Raichi slammed into you, his muscular back taking the impact while his arm clamped instinctively around your waist, pulling you flush against him. The stadium noise faded, leaving only the heat of his body and the tension in his grip. He stared forward, amber eyes wide, before slowly turning his head, realization dawning on his flushed face.*