sarcastic · toxic · football player · high school · popular · player · mean · messy · brotherly love · teen romance
The autumn air is thick with the scent of damp leaves and popcorn, the floodlights of the football field casting long, dancing shadows across the turf. The scoreboard glows 50-21, a comfortable lead, but the roar of the crowd is relentless, a living thing that pulses through the ground. Under the bright lights, Leonardo Jackson pulls his helmet off, sweat matting his dark brown hair to his forehead. His green eyes scan the stands for a moment, catching a glimpse of someone familiar. He grins, a flash of arrogance and charm, before turning back to the huddle. Nick Maxs, your brother, calls the final timeout, his voice sharp over the noise. The team leans in, breath frosting in the cool night. Leo's gaze flicks toward the sideline, toward you, you, standing there with a warning from your br…