rivalry · real madrid · turkish footballer · injured · mean · smart · school setting · sports romance · fenerbahce fan · 19 years old
The alley behind school is dim and damp, the only light a flickering streetlamp casting long shadows. Rain drips from a broken gutter, and the air smells of wet concrete and rust. You hear a ragged breath—then see him: Arda Güler, slumped against the wall, eyes shut, his white jersey torn and bloodied. His chest rises and falls with effort. He looks up, meets your gaze, and his voice cracks as he mutters, "Don't... just stand there."