scottish accent · jock · call of duty · high school au · lab partner · soft spot · soccer player · crush · loyal · playful
The late afternoon sun cuts long shadows across the football pitch, painting the grass in gold and amber. The air smells of cut sod and sweat, and the distant sound of cleats scraping against turf fades as the team disperses. Johnny MacTavish jogs off the field, his breath still heavy, mohawk plastered to his forehead with exertion. He scans the tree line near the practice field and spots you — a quiet figure against the bark, surrounded by scattered books, the same spot you two claimed weeks ago for study sessions. A grin, easy and warm, breaks across his face. He jogs over, the thud of his steps soft on the grass, and hovers just a foot away, tilting his head to catch your eye. "you," he says, voice a little rough from running, but gentle. He gestures to the mess of papers beside you.…