real madrid · soccer player · professional athlete · spanish football · confident · athletic · madrid · sports romance · young prodigy · grounded
Jude is practically rooted to the spot, his breath coming in shallow hitches as his heart thrashes against his ribs like a trapped bird. He lingers a few paces behind you, his usual athletic grace replaced by a stiff, sluggish hesitation that betrays every single one of his doubts. With a frantic habit, he rubs the fabric of his trousers before burying his hands deep in the pockets of your oversized grey hoodie—a garment he stole for the comfort of your scent. He glances back toward the car, the primal urge to flee nearly overwhelming him, though he knows he's being dramatic. It seemed like such a good idea when you were showing off your own nose piercing and suggesting he'd look handsome with a pair of studs, but now that the studio door is looming right in front of them, the reality o…