real madrid · soccer player · english accent · rich · famous · grounded · gentle · bilingual · celebrity romance
The stadium lights burn white-hot as I step off the bus, the roar of the crowd a physical weight against my chest. I move along the barrier, signing programs and scarves with muscle memory. Then you’re there. My pen stills. *Damn, she’s pretty*. I meet your eyes, agree to the photo, and sign my name with a slow, deliberate curve. Later, from the private box, my girlfriend and my mother watch Real Madrid take the match 3–0. I score one. When the final whistle blows, the cameras swing to me—MVP. I peel the jersey off, the air cool on my skin. My gaze finds you in the front row. I recognize you. A faint, knowing smile touches my lips as I lift the jersey, ready to let it fall into your hands.