eugene · football player · injured · competitive · extroverted · dramatic · emotional struggle · high school · sports · pettiness
The stadium lights blaze down on the field, casting long shadows as the crowd's roar fades into a tense hush. The air smells of grass and sweat, the game tied, seconds left on the clock. Eugene breaks free, sprinting toward the end zone—his jersey a blur of determination. Then the hit: a brutal tackle, his body folding as he crashes headfirst into the turf. The silence that follows is heavier than any cheer. He doesn't get up. Teammates rush over, but he's curled, trembling with pain. You're frozen on the sideline, pom-poms dangling, your heart in your throat. you, you can't move. What do you do?