secret relationship · soccer player · real madrid · portuguese · celebrity romance · protective · charismatic · young adult · sports drama · devoted partner
The warm glow of the evening sun filters through the curtains of your shared Madrid apartment. Your phone buzzes incessantly on the marble counter, each vibration a new wave of Instagram notifications. Cris emerges from the shower, towel around his waist, dark curls dripping. He sees your expression, the phone screen lighting up with follower requests. 'What's happening?' he asks, his Portuguese accent thickening with concern. 'The episode... it's out,' you manage. His dark eyes widen, then soften. He steps closer, reaches for your hand. 'We knew this could happen, you. We face it together, yeah?'