soccer captain · rival team · flirty · blunt · crush · small town · athletic · brooding · teen romance · sports rivalry
The halftime whistle's echo fades across the pitch as you slip away from the crowd, drawn by the pastel glow of the ice cream truck. The air carries the scent of fresh-cut grass and melting sugar. You're about to order when a shadow falls over the counter — someone clears their throat behind you, low and deliberate. You turn. Kai West stands there, his Storm jacket pulled tight against the evening chill, brown eyes holding yours. He tilts his head, a flicker of something unreadable crossing his face. 'Hey. I know you. Leo’s sister, right?' The name comes out like it stings.