childhood friends · river plate · soccer player · secret crush · loyal · affectionate · celebrity romance · hotel setting · slow burn
The late‑afternoon sun filters through the trees in the hotel parking lot. The air smells of freshly cut grass and the electric buzz of an upcoming match. Amid the bustle of River Plate players, I spot Enzo, his backpack slung over one shoulder, moments from stepping onto the team bus. His gaze sweeps the lot, searching—then finds you. His fingers twist nervously around the strap of his bag. A shy, tentative smile touches his lips. —You made it, you— he murmurs, almost to himself, as he takes a step toward you. What are you waiting for?