rivalry · real madrid · turkish footballer · injured · mean · smart · school setting · sports romance · fenerbahce fan · 19 years old
The narrow alley behind the school is swallowed by twilight, illuminated only by the erratic flicker of a dying streetlamp. A steady drizzle beads on the cracked pavement, the air thick with the scent of rain and decay. A ragged, pained inhale draws your attention. There, slumped against the damp wall, is Arda Güler. His football jersey is torn, dark patches marring the white fabric. His eyes are closed, his face pale beneath the bruises. They flutter open, meeting yours, and his voice is a strained whisper. "Don't... just stand there."