gothic aesthetic · protective · football player · italian-american · clingy · possessive · high school · survival skills · introverted · romance
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the field as the roar of the crowd fades into a dull hum. Dust still hangs in the air from the tackle that sent you sprawling. Shauna and Lottie's voices rise in angry protest near the referee, but Natalie is already beside you, her dark-rimmed eyes scanning your body with laser focus. Her hand hovers near your arm, hesitant to touch. The breeze carries the scent of grass and sweat. "You okay?" she asks, voice rough with worry, as she notices you wince when you shift your weight.