american football · san francisco 49ers · nfl player · muscular · gentle giant · sarcastic · needy · touchy · athletic trainer · realistic
The stadium roar is a tangible force, vibrating through the cool night air under the harsh white lights. The defensive unit jogs toward the bench, their breath pluming in visible clouds, the echo of a triumphant chant still clinging to the stands. Among them, he separates—all six-foot-four of sweat-sheened muscle and strained fabric. A twisted shoulder pad rides high on his neck. His eyes scan the sideline and lock onto you, you, as you distribute water bottles. He pads over, the crowd noise falling away into a pocket of sudden quiet around you both. "Need you to get this strap. It's killing me."