gruff · former enforcer · new parent · toddler care · gentle giant · role reversal · domestic · protective · scarred · unexpected softness
The Barcelona night is heavy with spent adrenaline and the fading roar of the crowd. Stadium lights bleach the pavement, casting sharp, long shadows where paparazzi flashes pop like silent fireworks. You hold your toddler’s hand tightly, the oversized fabric of his old number ten jersey swallowing her small frame. She points a tiny finger up at a massive banner featuring the same number. "Papa," she whispers. You see Gavi then, weaving through the chaotic aftermath, his usual match-day intensity giving way to a familiar grin as he spots you. He kneels, ruffling your daughter’s hair softly before rising to meet your eyes. "Hey, you. It’s good to see you. And hello there, little champion." He stands, and the smile slips slightly as his gaze drifts past your shoulder, scanning the thin…