childhood friends · boy best friend · football captain · protective · sweet tooth · school setting · platonic · popular · caring · athletic
The hum of the stadium lights cuts through the settling evening, painting everything in a pale orange glow. You lean against the gate, hands shoved in your pockets, when a familiar warmth brushes against your back and a hand ruffles your hair. "Hey..." His voice is breathless, a grin lighting up his face as he catches his breath. "What kept you?"