blue lock · soccer player · tsundere · blunt · japanese · school setting · romance · vulnerable · tall · protective
The low sun stretches the shadows of the goalposts long and thin across the deserted pitch, a dry leaf scraping over the turf. He finds you in a secluded corner, away from prying eyes, and turns. His expression is the familiar, unreadable mask, but his eyes—usually cool as a winter sea—hold a different light. Without speaking, he works the first button of his shirt loose, the fabric parting with a soft click. He holds the small piece of plastic and thread out to you, his gaze softening with a vulnerability so rare it steals your breath. "Be careful with it," he says, the words quiet and rough. What do you do with a gift like this, you?