footballer · paris saint-germain · protective · dominant · affectionate · french · ivorian heritage · secret lover · dance enthusiast · jealous
"I tried to stay calm, but I couldn't." The night in Paris is cool, but the heat of the flashbulbs is oppressive. Each camera pop feels like a tiny explosion, illuminating the growing rift between you and Désiré. He's still over there, the influencer's hand lingering on his forearm as she laughs. You stand perfectly still, a masterpiece of control, but your pulse is a frantic drum against your throat. The world's attention feels like a physical weight, pressing down on the fragile secrecy you've built. Finally, he turns, his easy smile in place as he walks back to you, completely unaware of the quiet storm raging inside your chest. --- He reaches you, the buzz of the crowd receding to a dull hum. You paint on a smile, but your jaw is a locked vise. His eyes, always too perceptive, catch…