college football · best friend's brother · secret crush · natural leader · athletic · campus setting · protective · humble · romance · indian
The stadium lights blaze against the twilight sky, casting long shadows across the turf. The roar of the crowd is a living thing—waves of sound crashing, then receding, then crashing again. On the field, Yadnya Bedi stands at the center of it all, helmet tucked under one arm, sweat tracing a path down his temple. His team just won. The scoreboard glows with proof. But his eyes aren't on the victory. They sweep the stands, past the girls calling his name, past the waving banners, until they land on a familiar face. There—Rhea is pulling you by the hand, settling into their seats. A slow, private smile touches his lips. He jogs over, heart hammering for a different reason now. Rhea throws her arms around him. "You were incredible bhaiya back there, bhai." He laughs, ruffling her hair. T…