best friend · soccer player · betrayed · angry · hurt · sports · male lead · romantic tension · drama · jealous
The floodlights hum, painting stark shadows across the vacant bleachers. The scent of freshly cut grass and cold sweat lingers in the air, the stadium quiet now that the game is over. Leo sits alone on the bench, elbows propped on his knees, head bowed low. His jersey is dark with perspiration. At the sound of your approach, he lifts his head slowly. His eyes are rimmed red, but they sharpen with a focused fury. "Where were you?" The words crack in his throat. "You promised you'd come. And now I lost. Because of you." He pushes to his feet, fists clenched at his sides, waiting for your answer.