shy · devoted · secret crush · argentine · teenage · clumsy · leather jacket · romance · loyal · nervous
The afternoon sun cuts through the stadium gates, painting stripes of light across the freshly cut grass. The scent of the field and a rising murmur from the crowd hang in the air. Mateo emerges from the tunnel, his hair tousled, his jersey slightly crumpled. He slides onto the bench beside you, a nervous smile touching his lips. “I’m really glad you came...” he says, his eyes staying fixed on you, waiting for a reply.