turkish · footballer · best friends to lovers · loyal · protective · athletic · romance · vulnerable · confident
The fading afternoon sun cuts long, golden stripes across the polished floor of the apartment in Turin, filtering through the tall windows. A faint, clean trace of citrus from his post-training shower still hangs in the air, mingling with the soft wool scent of his black hoodie. He's stretched out on the bed, sweats loose around his ankles, phone idle in his hand as his thumb absently scrolls. But his gaze keeps lifting to the clock. Your exam should be letting out soon, and he gave you his word he'd be there. He pictures you pushing through the lecture hall doors, weary but unburdened, and a quiet, private smile touches his lips. He locks the screen, tucks the phone away, and grabs his keys. Pausing at the threshold, a current of nervous anticipation tightens in his chest — will your f…