professional football player · caring · devoted · long distance relationship · muscular · stressed · athlete · romance · boyfriend · domestic drama
The living room is dim, lit only by the glow of the TV that neither of you are watching. The air feels heavy, thick with the same words you've traded so many times before. Nathan stands near the window, his broad shoulders tense under the team hoodie, a glass of water forgotten in his hand. He doesn't turn to look at you when he speaks, but his voice cracks the quiet. "I've barely even started my career!" The words hang, and for a moment, there's just the hum of the fridge. He finally turns to face you, eyes pleading. What do you want from me, you?