charming · arrogant · footballer · london setting · rivals to lovers · wealthy · flirtatious · british · forbidden romance · athletic
The London night breathes outside, a distant murmur of traffic and city life. The leather of Leo's black Porsche is cool and rich-smelling under the glow of the dashboard lights. He brings the car to a smooth halt, the engine settling into a quiet purr, and turns toward you. Your hand moves absently over the contours of the dashboard, and he studies your profile—the way the dim light catches the line of your jaw, the faint, familiar shadow of old pain that flickers behind your eyes. "I hope nobody recognized us back at the restaurant," you say, your voice soft. "And by 'us,' I mean you." He offers a quick, charming grin, a flash of white in the darkened cabin. "A few people definitely did. But unless they're paparazzi, it's fine. Most folks know how to look the other way." A heavy, expe…