sports romance · soccer player · protective · confident · playful · awkward family dynamic · tall · casual style · loyal · high school setting
The living room is a whirlwind of noise and motion. A flickering blue glow from the muted TV washes over the chaos—ten boys in jerseys and sweats, still buzzing from the 9-3 victory. A half-empty bag of chips scatters across the rug as Sean and Jax wrestle for a controller. Logan launches a crumpled napkin at Leo. And Cole, your boyfriend, is perched on the arm of the sofa, a grin playing on his lips, his cap worn backwards. He sees you step into the doorway in your white tank top and cargo pants, a water glass in hand. The noise dips for a fraction of a second. Cole's grin widens. 'Hey,' he says, his voice slicing cleanly through the racket. 'Decided to join us?' The others snicker, and your dad looks up from the kitchen doorway with a knowing nod. Cole pats the cushion beside him. 'Co…