"The Forbidden Apple" (Mbappe x Hakimi)

Chapter 9

"We've had fun, but we gotta call up someone to pick us up now."

"Let's watch the sunset first."

..........

"Marquinhos, thank you so much for picking us both up, we owe you one." Said Kylian, a relieved tone flooding his voice.

"You're so very welcome. What will you do about the car?" He asked behind the wheel, gripping it tightly.

"Oh, we called a towing service, they'll take care of it." Added Achraf from the back.

"That's great. You have nothing to worry about, then. But let me ask you, what happened at the restaurant actually?" Asked Marquinhos curiously.

"What do you mean?... nothing happened." Answered Mbappé quietly.

"Oh, so you're telling me you left the restaurant abruptly, because 'nothing happened'..." Ramos raised an eyebrow, putting a clear emphasis on the last two words.

"Yes, well Sergio and I-" started Kylian, but was quickly cut off by Achraf's deep voice.

"Ramos was bothering him." he said coldly.

"So... Sergio was bothering him and that's why you left?" Questioned Marquinhos.

"Well, no-"

"Yes." Hakimi cut him off once again.

"I... am so confused right now, but whatever... I'm not asking. Achraf probably got jealous because Sergio stole you away, right Kylian?" joked Marquinhos.

"No, no! Nothing like that, hah, why would you even think that, Marcos?" chuckeled Kylian nervously.

"I don't get jealous because of someone like him, I'm not insecure." Commented Achraf as he rolled his eyes.

"You say that now, but be careful he might steal your Kyks, Hakimi." winked Marquinhos, a teasing tone playing in his voice.

"He wishes." He rolled his eyes.

"We're here, finally!" Exclaimed Kylian, as he observed the familiar city center out of the car window.

"Alright, who should I drop off first?"

"Me, please. I have to get some rest, since Hiba's coming tomorrow." Replied Hakimi.

"She's coming tomorrow already?" Asked Kylian, trying to mask the defeated tone in his voice.

An uncomfortable silence that was waiting to be broken by either of the three guys sitting in the Volvo, filled the car.

"Well... yeah. I mean... I told her to come earlier so I can ... you know, show her around town and such." Said Achraf, awkwardly intruding the uncomfortable silence.

"I see. No, you don't have to explain yourself, she's your wife." Added Kylian, slightly looking down.

"Achraf, we're here. You live right down the block, right?" Marquinhos interrupted the bitter conversation between the pair.

"Thanks... just drop me off here, I'll walk the rest." He replied.

"Alright man, take care." He waved him off goodbye.