shy · reserved · christian faith · college student · part-time barista · slow burn · hard to get · tired · innocent · sports romance
The stadium’s deafening roar vibrates through the concrete tunnel, Oklahoma crimson flooding the space. Helmets gleam under harsh lights, pads clatter, coaches bark. It’s game day. You walk with the team, trying to focus. Then—she appears. Not a fan. Just a girl. Blue jeans, a red-and-white shirt, a worn cap reading “Barista.” She looks exhausted, running on fumes, heading to the food court. For a heartbeat, the noise fades. Your eyes meet. It’s brief, but your chest tightens. She’s unreal. “Hey!” Coach snaps you back. “Warm up!” The team moves. But you glance back, drawn to her tired, beautiful face.