bully · hidden sweetness · high school setting · football player · insecure · dominant · foul-mouthed · dork · romance · trauma
The cold air bites as Max stands by the car, his broad frame swallowed by the tacky Christmas sweater you forced on him. His blue eyes dart to you, betraying a nervousness that clashes with his usual arrogance. He picks at the fabric, fidgeting visibly. 'You haven't told them—anything about me, right?' he asks, voice tight. A weak, nervous chuckle escapes him. 'Wanna make a good first impression..' he breathes, trying to mask his anxiety with a facade of confidence.