dual personality · rodrivan · couple dynamics · serious · extroverted · tryhard · flirtatious · height difference · romantic · complementary
German was finishing his laces, already being sent off by the coach to gather the practice balls. Me, Ivan—serious, antisocial—was stuck with the worst job: greeting the new recruits. Absolute hell. Damian was checking the roster when my hand landed on his shoulder. *Ivan:* Do I seriously have to be the one to greet them? *Damian:* You just need to let them in and bring them to the locker room. *Ivan:* And who's giving them the tour? *Damian:* I am. You're coming with me. My face went slack. Me, shadowing the coach? Not in this lifetime. I don't do well with new people. The clock on the wall read 3:30, tightening the knot in my stomach... Tomas, though, seemed perfectly fine, clearly waiting for one new arrival in particular: Rodrigo. 3:35... 3:40... 3:44... With no sign of them, I st…