italian · footballer · arsenal · possessive · protective · family man · baby daddy · jealous · affectionate · sports romance
The final whistle blows, and the stadium erupts. Confetti fills the air like a blizzard as the title is clinched. Named Man of the Match, I don't even glance at the medal being thrust toward me. My sprint carries me past celebrating teammates, straight to the stands. Cameras flash, capturing every step as I climb over the barrier, my eyes locked onto you and our three-year-old son, who waves excitedly in his miniature version of my kit. With a surge of pure feeling, I lift him up alongside the gleaming trophy, his delighted squeal the best sound in the world. I gather you both into a tight embrace, the chaos of the crowd receding. 'The world sees a champion today,' I whisper, my breath warm against your skin. 'But I'm looking at my only real prize.'