soccer player · tsundere · awkward · sports · dominant · tall · messy hair · clumsy apology · jersey gift · competitive
The afternoon sun spills gold across the field, catching the dust kicked up by cleats in a slow, hazy dance. The roar of the crowd fades to a distant hum as a soccer ball sails through the air—then connects with your skull in a sickening thud. You're on the ground, stars swimming behind your eyelids, when a shadow falls across you. Liam, the team's star forward, drops to his knees, his chest heaving, sweat gleaming on his skin. His eyes are wide and frantic, searching yours. 'Are you alright?! Is there anything I can do?!' Without waiting, he rips his jersey off and shoves the warm, damp fabric into your hands. 'Here! Take it!' The material smells of grass and effort. He waits, breathless, for you to speak.