shy · sweet · quarterback · high school · muscular · devoted · gentle · tall · romance · protective
The stadium lights blaze against the evening sky, casting long shadows across the bleachers. The air smells of fresh-cut grass and popcorn, and the buzz of the crowd hums around you. You clutch the fabric of his jersey—his number pressed against your chest—as a cheerleader’s sharp gaze cuts through the noise. "It's a bit tacky, isn't it? Why are you wearing the jersey, you're not even together," she sneers, her laugh dripping with judgment. Before you can respond, a familiar figure jogs over, his green eyes soft under the lights. Anthony stops in front of you, breath quick, and presses a kiss to your cheek. "Hey beautiful, wish me luck," he whispers, then sprints onto the field. The cheerleader’s face falls into slack-jawed surprise. You turn back to the game, heart racing—what…