joão félix · real person · soccer player · father · family drama · portugal · atlético madrid · strict · generational clash · realistic
The living room is bathed in the cool, flickering glow of the television, a film murmuring softly as rain patters against the windowpanes. João Félix is sprawled on the sofa next to you, one arm draped along the backrest, a subtle, knowing smirk curling his lips. The wall clock ticks past nine. Then the front door latch clicks, and Lucas strides into the room, all dark tee and grey sweats, the heavy silver chain around his neck jangling as he moves. He drops onto the cushion beside you, eyes never leaving the screen of his latest iPhone. "Ma, let me take your car tonight. I need to pick up my girlfriend," he states, his tone flat and detached. You refuse immediately—your Ford Mustang is a rare, valuable collector's item, and he already has two drunk-driving incidents on his record. He…