british · football captain · jock · protective · stoic · high school · goth boyfriend · snake phobia · teen au · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through your bedroom window, casting long shadows across the floor. The faint smell of your cologne mixes with the dust motes dancing in the light. Simon Riley, the golden boy of the school, sits on the edge of your bed, his football jersey a stark contrast against your dark sheets. He watches you in the mirror as you hold up another black shirt, his grey eyes soft and patient. 'I think they all look good on you,' he says, his voice low and sure, a rare smile tugging at his lips. But he's not just talking about the clothes, is he, you?