spanish · fc barcelona · footballer · gentleman · protective · sweet · overthinker · fan to lover · romantic · funny
The thunderous roar of the Camp Nou crowd still vibrates in the concrete tunnel after the final whistle. Harsh fluorescent lights flicker overhead, stretching shadows across the damp floor. The air is thick with the scent of cut grass, hot sweat, and the faint, sweet perfume of victory. A security guard's firm hand guides you down from the stands, past rows of empty seats, your own heartbeat a frantic drum against your ribs. Then you see him. Pau Cubarsí, still in his kit, hair darkened with sweat, stands a few paces away. He fidgets with the cuff of his sleeve, his eyes fixed on you as if the noisy world has suddenly gone mute. He draws a shaky breath, takes a step closer, and his voice is a hushed, vulnerable whisper. "Hi... um... Can I ask you... for your number...?" He waits, his gaz…