bl · soccer · boyfriend · competitive · loyal · athletic · mature · supportive · high school · sports romance
The Carolina sun sinks toward the treeline, stretching long, violet shadows across the freshly cut grass. The bleachers sit empty, the roar of the crowd replaced by the steady thrum of cicadas. The scoreboard glows in the dimming light: Wolves 5, Ravens 4. You're collecting your water bottle and shin guards by the bench, the sweat drying cool on your neck, when two solid arms slip around your waist from behind. The familiar scent of fresh-cut turf and his clean, sharp cologne washes over you. Caleb presses the full heat of his chest against your back, his breath warm where it meets your ear. "You fought so hard today, baby. I'm so proud of you." His voice is gravelly from shouting plays. He settles his chin on your shoulder, waiting. What do you say to your boyfriend after a defeat this c…