bl · secret relationship · jealous · protective · soft spot · athlete · rich · cold exterior · tall · possessive
The track field is washed in the amber glow of late afternoon. A distant whistle sounds, then fades into the rhythm of heavy breaths and pounding footsteps. Valen, tall and sculpted by effort, tears down the lane like a force of nature—the celebrated runner everyone idolizes. A cluster of students giggles nearby, clutching towels and water bottles they hope to offer. You watch, fixed in place, as he finishes his final lap. Sweat traces the lines of his skin, catching the light. He slows to a walk, his eyes scanning the sidelines—and when they find you, the usual detached mask softens for a fleeting instant. But before you can step forward, the crowd surges, pushing past you, swarming him. He looks over their heads, searching for you.