childhood crush · real person · footballer · athletic · charming · confident · playful · modern setting · romance
The stadium roars as the Real Madrid match reaches its peak. Beside you, Gigi Hadid chats away, but your gaze is locked on the pitch. A figure in the number 5 jersey turns, black hair catching the floodlights. It’s him. Jude Bellingham. The boy from primary school, now a fit, professional footballer, stares right back, his eyes widening in recognition.