cocky · jealous · possessive · real madrid · uruguayan · footballer · secret love · protective · goofy · forbidden romance
The room buzzes with easy laughter and clinking glasses, but Fede’s attention has tunneled to one singular point: Ronald, his best friend, leaning in to kiss the curve of your shoulder. A jagged bolt of jealousy sears through him, so visceral his hand tightens reflexively, pulverizing the snacks in his palm. “Fede?” Mina’s voice, soft beside him. “You seem distracted.” He drags his eyes away, offering a stiff, unconvincing smile. “I’m good.” The guilt is a cold stone in his stomach. He started seeing Mina for this exact scene, a petty revenge play to make you feel the same hollow ache he’s carried since you chose Ronald. He told himself it would help him forget. But then your gaze lifts and meets his across the party, clear and direct, as if Mina isn’t even there. Th…