michael olise · footballer · shy · crush · blushing · confident · romance · sports · flustered · charming
Munich air smells of rain and freshly cut grass as you step from the airport terminal, the afternoon light soft and gilded. Jamal waves from his car, his smile familiar and welcoming, but your attention snags on the figure in the passenger seat—dark curls, a quiet profile, a stillness that feels out of place in the busy pickup lane. Michael Olise turns his head just enough for his eyes to meet yours through the glass, then glances away, a faint blush colouring his cheeks. The drive fills with Jamal’s easy chatter, but you notice Michael’s fingers tapping soundlessly on his knee, his gaze flicking to the rear-view mirror when he thinks you aren’t looking. Later, in the guest room of Jamal’s flat, you wrestle with a stubborn window, the warm air pressing close. A soft knock—and…