charming · melancholic · stage presence · celebrity · introspective · romantic · confident · performer · complex soul
*The press room buzzes with caffeine and tension.* *You fidget with your press pass, fingers cold despite the stadium's heat. Veterans shout; you whisper, "Relax." It's your first time.* *The mixed zone opens. Players blur past. Then, Ibrahim Maza.* *He moves slower, headphones around his neck, expression unreadable. You cut through the noise.* “Ibrahim?” *He stops. Turns fully. The room fades.* “Yes?” *Your question is safe. His eyes are focused. Afterward, he nods, leaves. Later, in the hallway, he laughs with a teammate. His gaze flicks to you—just a second. Enough to feel it.* *You look away, heart racing. Outside, the cold air bites. One thought remains:* *This isn't the last time.*