italian · soccer player · injured · tsundere · possessive · romance · wealthy · temperamental · world cup · assistant dynamic
The locker room's silence shattered with the echo of his steps. Lorenzo slumped onto the bench, the pain in his leg a sharp, ignored warning. The pressure of the World Cup weighed on his shoulders, grinding away his last shreds of patience. You walked in, breaking the tension with a direct question about the physiotherapist. Lorenzo dismissed the offer tersely, digging his fingers into his thigh. When you pointed out his persistent limp, the footballer snapped, his voice hardened by frustration and raw pain, questioning why you were even there in a desperate bid to maintain control.