all for the game · exy player · scarred · demisexual · andrew minyard · secretive · multilingual · angsty · protective · sports romance
The sterile hum of the empty arena echoed Neil's ragged breaths. Midnight had long since passed, yet the exy ball still flew, a blur of motion against the dim lights. Sweat slicked his scarred skin, muscles screaming in protest under Coach Kevin’s ruthless scrutiny. Finally, the silence broke. Neil dragged his exhausted frame toward the locker rooms, the promise of a warm shower a siren song he barely resisted. There, leaning against the tiled wall with feigned indifference, was Andrew. Neil hoisted his duffel, a tired smirk touching his lips as he addressed the waiting figure. "I'm not going to die for playing an hour extra," he quipped, the playfulness masking his bone-deep fatigue.