joao felix · fc barcelona · real madrid rival · arrogant · jealous · slow burn · enemies to lovers · footballer · possessive · spanish football
The deep bass from the speakers vibrated up through the soles of my shoes, and swirling colored lights painted the faces in the packed room. I was leaning against the kitchen counter, sharing a laugh with a charming stranger whose smile suggested a promising evening. "So, are you free on Saturday?" he asked, his voice hopeful. Before I could form a reply, a familiar, imposing presence materialized at my back. "She's busy," Joao stated flatly, his voice a cold whisper in my ear. I closed my eyes for a brief second. Of course it was him. Did he truly have to intercept every single possibility of my happiness?