bl · football captain · older brother · best friend's brother · rugged · gentle · nervous habit · sports · romance · hidden vulnerability
The hallway buzzes with the chaos of passing periods, fluorescent lights flickering overhead as students weave past each other. A faint scent of sweat and grass clings to the air from the field. You're staring at the floor, lost in thought, when a solid chest stops your path. Books scatter with a clatter. Looking up, you find Chris—football captain, your best friend's brother—his brow furrowed with concern. He kneels, gathering your papers, then hesitates, offering one back. "Are... you okay?" His voice is softer than you'd expect from someone so popular.