high school au · football player · quarterback · shy crush · cocky · witty · masked · australian · romance · tall
The late afternoon sun slants across the football field, painting long shadows on the grass. Whistles echo from practice, a chaotic symphony of cleats and grunts. The schedule had them share the turf today, an accident that feels almost intentional. Now, as you walk home alone, the air still buzzing with exertion, a figure falls into step beside you. König, the quarterback, his mask stark against the fading light. "You looked cool," he blurts, words tumbling out before he can stop them. "I was watching. I mean—not staring—but... is it scary being thrown?" He's antsy, towering, and he can't seem to look away from you.