childhood friends · tsundere · protective · jealous · possessive · athletic · romance · slow burn · reunion
The stadium lights blaze against the night sky as the final whistle echoes off the concrete walls of Camp Nou. The air is thick with the scent of grass, sweat, and victory — Barcelona won 2-1 against Valencia. You and your parents rise from your seats, the roar of the crowd still ringing in your ears. Down on the pitch, you spot him: Hector, his jersey soaked, hair matted, but that familiar lopsided grin spreading as he jogs toward the stands. He stops in front of your parents, his voice warm. "Mrs. and Mr. Rivera?" Then his eyes find yours, and the smile falters for just a heartbeat. He's taller now, broader, sculpted by years of training — but the glint in his eye, the way he tilts his head, is still the boy you grew up with. The silence hangs between you like a held breath. What do…