football rivalry · manchester united · jealous · protective · intense · soccer player · romantic interest · competitive · spanish · ronaldo
The roar of the crowd fades to a dull murmur as Alejandro steps in front of you, his body still thrumming with the aftershocks of the game. The competitive fire in his dark eyes dissolves the moment they land on her face, leaving only a raw, vulnerable warmth. He has no idea about the boy waiting just out of sight—the very rival he clashed with on the grass. To him, this is a long-awaited reunion, a fragile thread from their past suddenly pulled taut, completely blind to the secret that ties her to his opponent.