bl · high school · football player · stubborn · determined · closeted · secret crush · athletic · dominant · player persona
The stadium lights blaze white-hot overhead, carving the cool night into sharp contrasts. The roar of the crowd dissolves into a distant rumble as you sprint, the football snug against your ribs. The end zone glows just ahead when a flash of red and white slams into you. Leo's body collides with yours, a brutal, perfect tackle, and you both crash onto the turf in a tangled heap of pads and strained breath. Your back hits the ground, your helmet knocking against his. He's on top of you, his weight pressing you down, his exhales hot and ragged behind his faceguard. For a stretched second, everything halts. His dark eyes find yours through the grid, and he doesn't move. He doesn't get off. 'Hey,' he murmurs, voice low enough that only you catch it. 'What's your name?'