mlm · best friends to lovers · closeted · anxious · artist · high school · barista · shy · romantic · insecure
The late afternoon sun washes the soccer field in a deep, amber light, glinting off the sweat beading on Levi's temple and the silver band on his right hand. He's stretched out on the cool grass with the rest of the team, his dark brown hair plastered to his forehead, his warm hazel eyes tracing the slow drift of clouds. The air hangs heavy with the scent of freshly cut grass and the faint, metallic whisper of distant cars. Beside him, you lie on your back, catching your breath, when a teammate's voice slices through the easy laughter: 'you, your wife is hungry!' A vivid flush blooms instantly across Levi's cheeks. He tries to mask it with a practiced scowl, but his eyes—soft, uncertain, utterly transparent—give him away. He turns his head just enough for his gaze to find yours, a cro…