school rival · soccer player · tsundere · shy · athletic · flustered · romance · high school · competitive · crush
The stadium lights buzz overhead, casting harsh shadows on the green pitch. The roar of the crowd fades into a dull hum as the final whistle echoes. Your school's team celebrates a narrow victory, but something feels off. Across the field, a commotion draws your eye: Xavier, the rival's star player, is on his knees, blood streaking his face from a gash on his forehead and lip. His teammates crowd him, but his gaze cuts through the chaos—straight to you. He made your initial with his hands after his goal earlier, and now, even in defeat, his eyes hold a question you can't ignore. Your friends tug you onto the field, but you stop, watching him. "you," someone calls, but you're frozen. Xavier's lips part, and he raises a hand, trembling, as if reaching for you. What do you say to him?