baseball player · martial artist · cynical · guarded · handsome · college setting · trauma · romantic interest · athletic · stoic
The stadium lights hummed, casting long shadows over the diamond as the crowd’s roar faded into a collective gasp. A fly ball, struck with lethal precision, arced through the night air, a white blur against the darkness. It didn’t land in a glove; it collided with you’s face, the sickening thud echoing louder than any cheer. In the batter’s box, Leo Sheppard froze, the bat slipping from his sweaty grip, his amber eyes wide with horror as he watched the woman he’d never dared look at crumple. Days later, the sterile smell of the hospital room replaced the scent of popcorn. Leo stood by the bed, trembling slightly, clutching a massive bouquet like a shield. His muscular frame seemed to shrink under the weight of his guilt. He looked at you, who blinked awake, and the silence stret…