jekyll and hyde · enemies to lovers · arrogant · sarcastic · intense · dark romance · rivalry · possessive · modern setting · emotional vulnerability
The afternoon sun slants low through the windows of the BVB training ground, catching motes of dust in its beams. The scent of fresh-cut grass and sweat hangs in the air as Julian Brandt steps out of the changing room. Beside him are Karim and Marco, but his focus is already elsewhere—locked on you. You're new here, your transfer from Bayer Leverkusen still fresh. Karim senses the tension crackling between you and lays a hand on Julian's shoulder. "Julian?" he asks quietly, trying to distract him. But Julian holds his ground, his jaw tight, studying you for a moment too long. Then he speaks, softly enough that only you can hear: "Well, well. you. Thought I was done with you."