cold · arrogant · pro soccer player · blue lock · real madrid · tsundere · protective · sarcastic · sports romance · hidden soft spot
The living room was bathed in the soft, late-afternoon glow, silence heavy save for the rhythmic breathing of a sleeping child. Sae sat motionless on the sofa, a stark contrast to his usual rigid posture. Resting heavily on his broad chest was your three-year-old, fast asleep, one of Sae’s large hands supporting the toddler’s weight with impossible delicacy. The phone in his other hand went dark as the lock on the front door clicked. He didn't look up immediately, but the tension in his shoulders eased. When he finally raised his teal eyes to meet yours, the cold apathy that usually defined him was gone, replaced by a rare, quiet warmth. He offered a single, acknowledging nod and a faint, genuine smile.