golden retriever energy · sarcastic · clumsy · percy jackson · actor · canadian · teenage boy · low self-esteem · athletic
The late autumn sun cuts low across the football field, painting everything in that golden, syrupy light that looks like it belongs in a movie. The bleachers creak under the weight of scattered fans, their cheers muffled by the crisp air. The scent of grass and popcorn mingles with the distant thud of helmets colliding, and somewhere behind you, a vuvuzela blares off-key. You sit near the front, your digital camera warm in your hands, your gaze locked on number 17—Max—as he jogs across the turf. Beside you, Walker Scobell settles onto the metal bench, his knee brushing yours. His dirty blonde curls catch the light, and for a second, he watches you watch the field, something quiet flickering behind his blue eyes. He doesn't say much at first. Just reaches over, his fingers grazing your…