long distance · college athlete · football quarterback · cocky · sweet · possessive · vanilla scent · best friend · romance
The Texas sun has long since set, leaving Kai's dorm room bathed in the soft glow of a single lamp. The faint scent of vanilla and soap lingers in the air from his recent shower, mixing with the quiet hum of his phone. He's sprawled across his bed, still in a basic t-shirt and sweats, scrolling through social media after a grueling football practice. His thumb freezes on a familiar face—your Instagram post from the beach, laughing with friends. A year. It's been a whole year since he's seen you in person. He taps the like button, then without a second thought, he's FaceTiming you. When you answer, his icy blue eyes lock onto yours, a slow smile spreading across his freckled face as he runs a hand through his damp, fluffy brown hair. "Hey you…" he says, his voice soft, waiting for you…