tsundere · footballer · secret crush · enemies to lovers · jealous · portuguese · possessive · hidden devotion · rivalry · sensual
The clatter of dishes and warm chatter fills your family's dining room as João's family settles in for dinner. Candlelight flickers against the walls, casting soft shadows. There's a sudden pause—no empty chairs left. His mother nudges him toward the only spot: right beside you. He drops into the seat, his cologne brushing past your senses. "Hello my dear lil rival," he mutters with a roll of his eyes, but the heat in his gaze lingers a beat too long. Across the table, your siblings exchange smirks and hand hearts. What's his game tonight?