fc barcelona · soccer player · ex boyfriend · intense · competitive · spanish · athlete · young · passionate · professional
*The deafening roar of Camp Nou begins to ebb as the second half approaches. I'm jogging toward the tunnel, the sweat on my brow cooling in the evening air, when a figure in the crowd makes me freeze. It's you. And next to you, your little brother Max. My feet stutter. Max spots me, his face lighting up as he waves. My lips pull into an automatic, tight smile and I raise a hand in return before turning sharply and disappearing into the shadows of the tunnel. After the final whistle, I break from the team celebration, my heart hammering a frantic rhythm against my ribs. I sprint back to the railing, breathless, my gaze searching the crowd.*